40 minutes from Trullo della Pace
Locorotondo is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy: Its name comes from “round place” due to the circular shape that characterizes it.
The small ancient nucleus made up of typical stone and lime houses is beautiful and intimate. In particular, white envelops everything making its baroque architecture shining.
Locorotondo houses having sloping roofs are called “cummerse”.
Its historic center is a succession of typical corners, flowered balconies and panoramic views and a sense of order and peace reigns in the narrow alleys and it is easy to fall in love with this magical atmosphere.
During Christmas, Locorotondo is colored with flowers and smells and the houses are decorated for the party, attracting visitors from all over the world, and it has become one of the most photographed and posted villages on Instragram.
One of the most important churches in Locorotondo is San Rocco, patron saint of the city who, according to tradition, warded off the plague.
Other churches to visit are:
Church of Santa Maria Addolorata, Church of Santa Maria Annunziata, Minor Basilica of Saints Cosma and Damiano, Church of the Madonna della Greca and the Church in honor of San Giorgio.
There are also other historical buildings such as Palazzo Morelli from the Baroque period, the Clock Tower and the Town Hall where the civic library is currently located. It is also possible to stop and visit the oldest trullo in Puglia, dating back to 1509, in the Marziolla district or admire a breathtaking view of the Valley in the Serafino district.
In April it hosts the feast in honor of St. George the Martyr with the “Ceremony of the gift” that is the delivery of the keys of the city from the Mayor to the Saint.
In August there is the festival in honor of San Rocco with a very fascinating event called Diéne: processions of musical bands through the historic center, singing typical folklore songs. The party is also accompanied by fireworks, lights and large meat-based binges.
Furthermore, on the first Sunday in August, the Holy Family is celebrated and on 15 August, the procession of Santa Maria Assunta.
Finally, at Christmas the streets of Locorotondo are filled with choreography and flowers making the visit an unforgettable experience.
Being a short distance from Alberobello, you can visit both countries in 1 day.
MAYBE YOU DON’T KNOW…
A typical dish proposed by the food stands during the feast of San Rocco, are the “gnumeredde rossa”, rolls with lamb entrails cooked on the grill or on the stove.
Furthermore, always during the festival, the local band, in the early morning of August 16th, followed by other people and tourists, walks through the streets of the city playing and singing Mediterranean dances.
It’s also worth to remember that Locorotondo has a social cellar famous for its fine wines.
