Overview
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In a valley of the Dauni Mountains, near the highest peak of Puglia (Monte Cornacchia), Roseto Valfortore has a historic center waiting to be discovered, starting from Piazza Umberto I and Piazza Bartolomeo III di Capua with the Arco della Terra, the ancient main gateway. Inside the center, the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, built in 1507, the Church of San Nicola, and the Church of Santa Maria Laurentana are worth a visit. Walking through the narrow alleys, where you can admire portals, columns, and bas-reliefs created by local master stonecutters, you will also find the house of “Concetta non me la fido,” the craftsmanship house, and the blacksmith-farrier’s workshop, along with an old straw oven still functioning. Just outside the center, the Observatory of Apennine Ecology is also interesting.
Also worth seeing is the area where the two powerful and ancient water mills stand, recently restored, which serve both an educational purpose (you can visit the Museum of Ancient Art) and a recreational one, with the “I mulini” swimming pool immersed in greenery and offering a stunning panorama.
At the table, among the main typical products and dishes, we highlight truffles, honey, and pecelatèdde, a sweet treat from the Easter period. Among the most significant events, don’t miss the Foche San’Antone (January 17), a captivating celebration to which the whole town is devoted, the Summer Festival of Roseto, the truffle festival, and Christmas in Roseto with the elf factory.
71039 Roseto Valfortore FG, Italia
