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A small town that can be reached in less than an hour; excellent for a stopover during a journey.

This hydroelectric plant was once covered in tall pine trees (and still is today) to prevent it from being bombed during World War II. The area is known as "abbascj alla Centrel," and in the past, many people bathed in the canals built near the plant and running through the countryside; the water was fresh, clear, and drinkable. Unfortunately, the canals are poorly maintained, but this place continues to fascinate tourists and all those who come to visit, upon request, especially in May, if they wish to enter the plant. The Apulian Aqueduct Cycle Route has been open for several years next to the hydroelectric plant. This cycle route allows many bike and nature lovers to pedal, walk, and observe the many wonderful places of the Murgia, the Itria Valley, and Salento.

Locorotondo is a characteristic Apulian village located in the Itria Valley, with a circular layout, known for its “cummerse”, typical houses with sloping roofs.

There are many ceramics workshops in the immediate vicinity. Despite the similarity in the motifs, the workshops usually have their own unique style. Today—off-season—the neighborhood was very quiet, and some shopkeepers took the time to explain some of the special features to us. It's worth stopping by the shops; you'll probably find something beautiful to take home.

The Sanctuary of the Madonna Mutata of Grottaglie stands on land where there was a church dating back to the 10th century, on the border between Martina Franca and Grottaglie. According to tradition, the current dedication to the Virgin Mutata is subsequent to the miracle that occurred in 1359. Inside the 10th century church there was an image depicting the Madonna, placed on the wall facing south, that is, in the direction of Martina Franca, which therefore claimed ownership. By miracle the image was found on the north wall, confirming once and for all that it belonged to the city of Grottaglie.

The Galante canal bridge (known as the bridge of a hundred lights) is the longest and most important of the entire stretch.

Built in 1919 and still active, with the original machinery inside, it is a testimony to the technological aspects of this heritage and its evolution over time, with recent adjustments and attention to the use of renewable energy sources.

Among the suggestive canal bridges that run over the aqueduct, there is the Galante canal bridge – known as the bridge of a hundred lights – as well as the longest and most important of the entire stretch.