Locorotondo
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Circular whitewashed village with distinctive architecture and vineyard views

Historic Hill Town

Locorotondo

Apulia, Italy

A perfectly circular whitewashed hill town famous for its unique urban layout and panoramic views over the Itria Valley. Known for its sparkling white wine (Bianco Locorotondo DOC) and traditional 'cummerse' roofs.

Sehenswürdigkeiten

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Centro Storico (Old Town Circle)

HISTORIC DISTRICT1.5-2 hours

The perfectly circular medieval town layout - unique in Italy with whitewashed buildings arranged in concentric circles

Unique circular layoutWhitewashed buildingsPanoramic streets

Basilica di San Giorgio

RELIGIOUS SITE45 minutes

Beautiful baroque church dominating the town center with stunning facade and interior frescoes

Baroque architectureImpressive facadeHistoric interiors

Belvedere Viewpoint

VIEWPOINT30-45 minutes

Panoramic viewpoint offering spectacular views over vineyards and the Itria Valley - best at sunset

Valley viewsSunset photographyVineyard landscape

Weitere Orte zu besuchen

Zusätzliche Attraktionen

Perle di Memoria Museum

45 minutes - 1 hour

Museum housed in traditional trullo showcasing local culture, crafts, and rural life history

Chiesa di San Giorgio dei Greci

30 minutes

Historic Greek Orthodox church with unique architecture and religious significance

Piazza Garibaldi

30 minutes

Main square surrounded by cafes and restaurants - heart of local life

Essen probieren

Lokale Spezialitäten

Bianco Locorotondo DOC Wine

wine

Crisp, slightly sparkling white wine from local vineyards - unique to the region

Where to find:Local wine barsWine shopsVineyard estates

💡 Protected designation of origin - authentic only when labeled DOC

Bombette di Locorotondo

meat dish

Rolled meat stuffed with cheese and herbs, grilled on open fires - local specialty

Where to find:Local trattoriasMacellerie (butcher shops)

Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa

pasta dish

Traditional ear-shaped pasta with turnip greens, garlic, and anchovies

Taralli

snack

Crunchy ring-shaped crackers with various flavors - perfect souvenir

Where to find:Local bakeriesShops in town center

Burrata Cheese

cheese

Creamy fresh cheese from Valle d'Itria - typically from nearby producers

Empfohlene Erlebnisse

Machen Sie das Beste aus Ihrem Besuch

Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting

WINE TOUR2-3 hours€25-40

Visit local vineyards producing Bianco Locorotondo and taste the famous sparkling wine

E-Bike Tour of Itria Valley

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY3-4 hours€35-50

Explore surrounding countryside and neighboring towns by electric bike

Sunset from Belvedere

PHOTOGRAPHY1.5 hoursFree

Watch the sunset over the Itria Valley with golden light on vineyards

Best time: Evening

Cooking Class - Traditional Apulian

COOKING CLASS3-4 hours€45-60

Learn to prepare traditional local dishes from experienced home cooks

Praktische Informationen

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Beste Reisezeit

April to June, September to October

Durchschnittlicher Aufenthalt

1-2 days

Anreise

  • ✈️ Bari Airport (60 km away, 1 hour drive)
  • 🚂 Train to Bari, then bus/car to Locorotondo
  • 🚗 Easy access by car, parking available underground (€1/hour)

Nahegelegene Ziele

Alberobello9 km12 min
Cisternino5 km8 min
Martina Franca13 km18 min

Insider-Tipps

Lokaler Rat für Besucher

Visit early morning for authentic local atmosphere and best photos

The circular town layout is perfect for a morning walk - complete the circle

Sunset from Belvedere is magical - go 30 minutes before sunset

Wine shops sell bottles directly from producers at good prices

Reserve restaurants in advance on weekends

E-bike rentals available for exploring the valley

Underground parking makes visiting hassle-free

Combine with visits to nearby Alberobello and Cisternino