The construction of the Fountain of San Ruggiero dates back to around the year 1110, and in some way represents the medieval peasant civilization. In the beginning, it was born as a drinking trough for the flocks on the transhumance road and the Regi Tratturi, and in fact it still retains the rustic appearance of a small natural cave that evocatively evokes the roar of herds in search of thirst-quenching refreshment in the mighty cut stone basin that collects now only the last trickle of spring water. Furthermore, although the site was embellished with an entrance portal in the 17th century in honor of the charismatic figure of the Holy Bishop who later became the Protector of Barletta, the ancient source is hidden by the surrounding typically Mediterranean vegetation but is always a destination for walks a short distance from the above Masseria di Canne, also abandoned and in imminent danger of collapse like unfortunately many other examples of valuable rural architecture within the newborn Par

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Location: Barletta, Barletta-Andria-Trani, Apulia, Italy

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