Welcome to our “Trullo”, we hope you enjoy

a holiday between nature and culture.

Our little paradise is situated on the edge of the Apulian Itria Valley in the province of Brindisi. It is 7 km
from Ostuni, Cisternino and Ceglie, 15 km from the Adriatic Sea and 45 from the Ionian Sea.

It consists of three buildings connected by stairs and terraces, surrounded by olive trees, walnuts,
almonds, and prickly pears, within 12,000 square meters bounded by stone walls.

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 The complex is divided into various types of
Why the “logo”
architecture: the “Trullo” with three cones, the
The Trullo is part ostunense tower with a spiral staircase that
of our lives and our
goes up into the dome, the “Lamia” or barn
passions: Africa
bathed by the same and the cube (new building).
sea, the Middle East The traditional buildings have been completely
with its architecture, refurbished, maintaining the original locations.
the countryside, Including the existing kitchen, which consists
good food and wine. of a fireplace and a wood-burning oven.
All this influenced
The ancient cistern collects rainwater from the roof, now used
our “logo” reproduced on the iron doors
and windows, where holes and studs draw to water the plants and flower beds that surround the complex.
wonderful kaleidoscopes of light. Black The new building was designed by us respecting simplicity but
and white stands for the two shores of the with attention to detail. Here and there you will find items from
Mediterranean, the symbols recall Arabian around the world and works of art.
and African Art and iron that colours the The exterior is equipped with a shadily gazebo, a fireplace, a
apulian earth red. large sink and a shower. You can admire the amazing view from
We got these insights with the help of
the terrace on the roof, and at night, you will see countless stars
the architect Pietro Laureano, UNESCO
consultant. In his books he argues that this that sparkle in the sky of Puglia.
land is like Palestine, Egypt, Syria, Ethiopia
... and that the entire Valle d’Itria should be
World Heritage Site.
GIARDINI DI PIETRA - I Sassi di Matera e la civiltà
mediterranea
Edizioni Bollati Boringhieri

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How to CHECK IN-OUT
You will be greeted by Manuela, a German
friend of ours, who is now living in Italy. She
will be your reference for all your needs. You
will receive her phone number via email or
SMS. and we will send you a document with
the detailed description of how to reach the
place and how to use the facilities.
SERVICE
The small complex of three buildings is organized as follows:
New building, 50 m² with central heating, large kitchen, a
bedroom, a bathroom with washing machine and a closet. It can
accommodate a couple and has possibilities for 1 or 2 additional
children.
Trullo, 40 m². From the large main room you enter the bathroom,
the large alcove with a double bed and another room with a
fireplace, equipped with two small niches used as beds.
Lamia, 20 square meters with an anteroom with stone sink and
a bedroom equipped with a bed, which can be transformed into
a double or 2 single beds.
External Spaces, 3 terraces, showers, sinks, fireplaces, oven,
a large gazebo and parking. The complex is equipped with an
accessory compartment where you’ll find bicycles, hammocks,
chairs, tables, mattresses and everything you will need to spend
a day outdoors at the sea.
We host only one group per period, at least 1 week.
We provide linens and towels. All expenses (water,
electricity, gas and cleaning) are included. If you wish a
periodic cleaning or a change of the linens and towels we
can provide it.
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TIPS
Food, wine and oil: 1.5 km on the main road from Ostuni to “Trullo” continuing to Martina Franca, there is an
old-style grocer, really comfortable; you’ll find everything at every day and every hour. The owner, Maria, is an
excellent cook and has a large wood-burning oven. We recommend you try her biscuits, her pies, artichoke
omelets and her bread. In front of the grocery store you can buy fruits and vegetables directly from a street
vendor. We also purchased “Il Gelso” an herbalist’s shop well signposted, just before the grocer on the right.
There is also a cheese dairy on the same street. Excellent wines and olive oils you can find in the “Cantina
Sociale di Ostuni”, on the ring road just before the junction for Brindisi.
Restaurants: In Puglia you eat well, practically everywhere. We greatly appreciate the quality of catering in
Ceglie, a city with a tradition of culinary excellence. We recommend “Cibus” for a dinner of high-level and “Il
Capitolo” for an economically traditional meal. If you love grilled meat go to Cisternino in typical stove ready,
where you can enjoy sitting in the narrow medieval streets of the city, after having chosen directly from the
butcher. Seafood lovers (especially sea urchins) should not miss Torre Canne, which is on the way to Savelletri.
At 5 meters from the sea, sitting at plastic tables, you will enjoy the best spaghetti with sea urchins of the
world! On the other coast, at the Ionian Sea, we recommend a fish restaurant in Torre Colimena. Overlooking
the marina blue water, you seem to be in a Fellini film (especially in August, when the place is filled with local
people). For an appetizer we recommend the wonderful terrace of the “Gran Caffe Tito Schipa”, a few meters
from the central “Piazza” of Ostuni, with a breathtaking view over the old City.
Seas: The Adriatic Sea is beautiful and the Ionian Sea is truly amazing. We advise you to pay attention to
the direction of the wind, if it is blowing from the north we suggest to go to the Ionian Sea, because you’ll
find the Adriatic Sea agitated. In high season we recommend Campomarino and Torre Colimena, little less
crowded places. On the Adriatic side we recommend the nature reserve of Torre Guaceto (special!) and Apani,
immediately to the south. While you are walking to the reserve you will find a large bay protected from winds and
a coastal landscape. For your “every day” sea visits you should go to Torre Pozzella, a beautiful bay in the rocks,
or the beautiful white beaches between Pilone and Torre Canne, always on the Adriatic Sea.
Culture: Puglia is an ancient land and this area boasts spectacular
LINKS
cities on every hill! Ostuni, Martina Franca, Ceglie, Cisternino,
http://www.sagreinpuglia.it Locorotondo, Alberobello. All locations close to the “Trullo”. A little
http://www.pugliaconcerti.com
further Lecce, Bari, Matera, Andria with Castel del Monte and
http://www.salentu.com
http://www.lanottedellataranta.it Polignano... (Find details in the guides), but you should also read
the newspapers, so that you can discover the modern cultural
vitality of Puglia. Concerts, shows, dances, workshops, festivals
of the country,... tirelessly throughout the summer and beyond.
Also close to the “Trullo” interesting things are going to
happen: for example, the theater “La Luna nel Pozzo”, 3
km from the “Trullo”. Or the Alter Fest near Cisternino, an 4
interesting youth music festival, in an area equipped for
the occasion, with stalls and food for two weeks in August.
HISTORY
The Trullo is situated in Contrada Cervarolo, whose name recalls the presence of deer in the foothills of Murgia
when it was still covered with forests. The first buildings of this area date back to the sixteenth century. A few
hundred meters from the ”Trullo”, you will find a beautiful ”masseria”, a traditional farm, with its baroque church
of 1798, once a place of religious pilgrimage. The rolling hills of the district still have a low population density.
The territory is divided into areas of approximately 10,000 square meters. Many are still attended by its native
owners, at least in summer. Others, like ours, were bought and restored not only by Italians. The complex has a
wonderful southern exposure and is located approximately 300 meters above sea level, dominating the district
with its large cone. The Trullo has certainly been inhabited since 1800 and was a landmark for the neighborhood
because of its wood-fired oven, the only one of the area. Even today it can happen that some old lady arrives for
a visit to remember the past ... and nose around.

How it was

We bought the Trullo in 2002; the restructuring was completed in 2005. Since then, we host friends and friends
of friends. In 2010 it was re-whitewashed, inside and outside.

How it is

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ABOUT US We have been planting trees, shrubs and flowers from the first
day and the place becomes more beautiful every year!
We are Raffaella, engineer, and Billi, graphic
designer. We live in Bologna, Ravenna,
Asiago and Apulia. Also a little bit in
Hamburg and all around the world, when
it’s possible.

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