Martina Franca Trip Overview
Martina Franca is a lovely town rich in art and culture, immersed in the beautiful Itria Valley, midway between the Adriatic Coast and the Ionian Sea.
It has an elegant old town centre embellished with many Baroque and Rococo noble palaces and monuments.
Moreover, you could have with an additional price of 15 euro per couple (to be paid on site) the possibility to enjoy the local gastronomy with a delicious tasting of Apulian cheese and the renowned Capocollo di Martina Franca produced in the area.
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Duration: 90 to 105 minutes
Starts: Martina Franca, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Martina Franca, Puglia, Italy
Martina Franca is a lovely town rich in art and culture, immersed in the beautiful Itria Valley, midway between the Adriatic Coast and the Ionian Sea.
It has an elegant old town centre embellished with many Baroque and Rococo noble palaces and monuments.
Moreover, you could have with an additional price of 15 euro per couple (to be paid on site) the possibility to enjoy the local gastronomy with a delicious tasting of Apulian cheese and the renowned Capocollo di Martina Franca produced in the area.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Martina Franca, Martina Franca, Province of Taranto, Puglia
The tour will start from Santo Stefano gate, one of the ancient gateway in the city walls; we’ll visit the Ducal Palace, residence of the Caracciolo Dukes, and which preserves interiors completely frescoed.
We’ll admire San Martino Basilica, the main church of the town, built in a Late Baroque style.
Walking along the alleys of the historical centre, we will meet elegant noble palaces which made the Martina Baroque style famous, such as Palazzo Motolese, Palazzo Fanelli, Palazzo Magli, Palazzo Casavola.
The tour will continue towards the San Pietro gate and tower, which were part of the system of fortification defending the city, and will end at the La Lama district, the most ancient area in Martina Franca.
At the end of the tour it is possible to have a tasting of delicious Apulian cheese and the the renowned Capocollo di Martina Franca produced in the area.
(with an additional price of 15 euro per couple, to be paid on site).
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
