If Alberobello is the capital of the Itria valley - the Rome of the situation - Locorotondo is more like Florence or Venice. The town does not live on reflected light, but is named one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.

One of the most poetic villages in Puglia, with narrow alleys, arches and white houses. The many flowerers add a touch of colour.

You don't find the trulli in the historic centre, but you will find the "Cummerse", which are typical houses with a pointed and sloping roof.

Don't miss the Locorotondo seafront! This village isn't actually right by the sea, but they call the Belvedere that because of the view.

You have a great view of the Val d'Itria with the trulli popping up among olive groves and vineyards.

The "white city" par excellence is Ostuni. The city got its nickname from the historic centre, where the facades of houses, stairways, buildings, and arches are covered with white lime.

Ostuni is a town of winding streets that go up and down between houses. The village is located on top of a hill that overlooks the valley down to the sea.

The historic centre is a treasure chest. Get lost in its alleys that open up into small squares and courtyards, walk up the white stairways and discover the most hidden places of the white city in Apulia.

Cisternino doesn't have any churches as big as the ones in Ostuni or the perfect trulli like Alberobello, nor the Cummerse of Locorotondo.

But even on a short tour of the Valle d'Itria, you shouldn't miss it: because Cisternino is one of the most fascinating villages in the whole area.

You'll enjoy wandering through its alleys and squares, breathing in the once upon a time (and the smell of meat cooking on the stove outside the butchers). The historic centre has an almost oriental charm because of its "unplanned architecture."

You'll find the beauty of the houses leaning against each other, joined by arches, interspersed with external stairs and ladders, decorated with balconies and stone masks: a masterpiece of popular architecture dictated by the wisdom of masons and stonemasons left without first name.

Cisternino's white walls are definitely worth spending a day checking out.

Martina Franca is a town located in the Itria Valley, at the crossroads of Taranto, Bari, and Brindisi.

The most beautiful attraction is undoubtedly the historic centre, with Baroque architecture full of white alleys, stately buildings and majestic churches. There are many closed and hidden streets, a real labyrinth!

The whole landscape is dotted with white trulli, ancient "Casedde," and Masserie--typical Apulian rural buildings.

Make sure to check out the Palazzo Ducale, the Collegiate Church of San Martino, Piazza Roma and the Fontana dei Delfini in Martina Franca.

Martina Franca is not only known for its artistic heritage, but also for its folk and gastronomic traditions.

Opera

The Valle d'Itria Festival is a full-fledged Opera Festival that is unique and well-characterised. It has been taking place in Martina Franca since 1974.