Castelpetroso is a tiny borgo, surrounded by a mosaic of small hamlets perched in the hills of Molise. The charm of this village is enclosed in a fascinating maze of ancient stone lanes that lead to the little squares of the historical center, overlooked by its Lombard castle.
From high on its plateau, the Castle of Venosa welcomes visitors from afar, facing out over the immense expanse of freshly harvested wheat fields interspersed with stretches of rich, red earth. Beside the ancient castle, you catch a glimpse of the bell tower of the Chiesa del Purgatorio, standing proud with an austere and slightly Gothic air.
Montalbano Jonico is a delicate petal of a city set over deep gullies, looking out over the Ionian Sea which gleams in the distance, framed by pine woods and aromatic Mediterranean shrubs. Ancient Norman walls encircle Montalbano, protecting the lively character of a village where culture intertwines with a millennial history, preserving all its traditions and the intense flavors of its cuisine.
The small white houses of Ferrandina are nestled together as if to protect themselves. In their sober white simplicity, with their roofs the color of the earth, you would never imagine they hide an independent soul that refuses to be tamed.
The leaves of the olive trees tremble imperceptibly with the rhythmic chant of the crickets, hidden among the ancient stone walls dividing the secular vineyards and fields.
The potter’s wheel spins, busy hands covered in clay, the heat smoldering from the furnaces…Grottaglie is the town of artisan ceramics, a marvelous world of ancient tradition, sinuous forms and glowing colors.
Vico del Gargano is a peaceful village nestled high on a rocky promontory, looking out over the expanse of the Adriatic sea.
The ancient theater of Pietrabbondante perches over the surrounding valley full of fragrant green woods. Refreshed by the clean mountain air, the entire borgo is surrounded by this magnificent panorama of high mountains and lush green plains.
Castelmezzano è un borgo minuto che si porta dentro la grazia delle piccole comunità di montagna.