Martina Franca: Baroque-Style Tour with Bocconotti Tasting – Apulia, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Martina Franca is one of the most important towns of the Itria valley, famous for its festivals and the many buildings in Baroque and Rococo style. The tour starts from Piazza XX Settembre and Gate Santo Stefano to Piazza Roma, where you’ll visit the Fountain of the Dolphins and the Palazzo Ducale from the particular 18th-century frescoes and stately rooms.

Then, walk among the alleys of the old town and arrive in Piazza del Plebiscito and visit the Baroque basilica dedicated to St. Martin, an exceptional example of Baroque architecture, the building of the university and the clock tower.

During the walking tour, taste some of the typical sweet bocconotti: short pastry filled with cream and jam. The tour ends with a visit to the Immaculate Square and its famous exedra, the Chapel of St. Nicholas of the Greeks and finally, the Church of San Domenico.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover the many palaces in the Baroque and Rococo style
Visit a real jewel in a rich landscape of trulli
Taste typical sweet Bocconotti

Discover top places to stay, exciting tours, and unforgettable events in Italy, and popular cities like Amalfi, Florence, Milan, Naples, Pompei, and Rome.