Locorotondo, one of Italy's most beautiful villages, is distinguished by its characteristic circular shape that gives the town its name, located in the heart of the Itria Valley.
This charming Apulian village is known for its clean, whitewashed historic center of narrow streets and whitewashed houses with pointed roofs called “cummerse.” Locorotondo is famous for the tranquility it exudes and its breathtaking views of the surrounding vineyards and olive groves. The town is also renowned for its wine production, particularly “Locorotondo DOC,” a fresh and aromatic white wine that perfectly accompanies the local cuisine.
Curiosities:
- Old town: A maze of stone-paved streets where it is a pleasure to get lost among flowering balconies and Baroque architecture. Every corner of Locorotondo offers evocative glimpses, immersed in the serenity of village life.
- Mother Church of St. George: Locorotondo’s main place of worship, a neoclassical church dedicated to St. George, the town’s patron saint. Built between the 18th and 19th centuries, it houses numerous works of sacred art.
- Cummerse: The distinctive sloping-roofed houses that characterize Locorotondo’s unique architecture. These dazzling white buildings are one of the symbols of the village.
- Itria Valley Festival: Every summer Locorotondo hosts this renowned music festival that attracts artists and opera and classical music fans from around the world.
- Panorama of the Itria Valley: From the village’s panoramic terraces, you can admire a sea of trulli, vineyards and olive groves that stretches for miles, a sight not to be missed by those visiting this area.
- Locorotondo DOC wine: A dry, light white wine made from local grape varieties. It is perfect to accompany traditional Apulian dishes and is one of the area’s outstanding products.