The name derives from the fact that it once had a rounded shape. Now that circle has been partly lost but the beauty of this town has remained, 400 meters above sea level and included among the most beautiful villages in Italy. 30 minutes to arrive

The Monti district is the heart of the trulli area which rises towards the side of a hill with small parallel streets flanked by white houses. Here there are over 1000 trulli while in the area called Rione Aia piccolo there are another 400.

Martina Franca where the baroque defined as Martinese reigns. Martina Franca is located on a plateau that has always been inhabited, its golden period was in the 18th century when the most beautiful buildings arose, among which we cannot fail to mention the Palazzo Ducale with its rooms rich in frescoes and the basilica of San Martino which, in the heart of the centre, is striking for its majestic façade where the statue of the patron saint stands out.