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Ancient church ruins!!

the church and the Monastery of Santa Chiara have been home to the community of the Poor Clares since 1591

We found several places where staircases and sidewalks were decorated with ceramic tiles. Very appealing!

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 Gravina del Fullonese is an important rock settlement that has hosted pilgrims walking along the Appian Way for centuries. Walking along the ravine you will discover the numerous caves that open up along the sides of the ravine, covered with thick bushes of thyme, wild thyme and rue that intensely perfume the environment, while trees occupy the various terraces. The caves have various shapes depending on the various needs of the people who inhabited them over the centuries. The name "fullonese" derives from "fullones" or tanner or dyer, a profession practiced by a small colony of Jews, who escaped the massacre and fire of Oria in 977. Path recommended for expert hikers due to the presence of stepped differences in height.

Excellent workmanship and a pleasant walk through the history of ceramics. I recommend it to those who like ceramic objects and those who want to see something different and unique.

Grottaglie is a town with a very interesting historic center. Don't miss the ceramics district

In the heart of Grottaglie there is an entire neighborhood of expert ceramists. There are laboratories and cooking ovens that have been carved into the rock. Grottaglie is the only Apulian ceramic center and the artisan activity is protected by the D.O.C. brand.