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The Puglia/Molise Region

Apulia welcomes and greets you with its bright sun, its transparent sea, the fragrance of its fields and the lights of its urban centres.
In this Southern Region, stretched out in the south-east tip of the Italian peninsula (known as the heel), it feels like you are on a balcony overlooking the Mediterranean and its surrounding countries: historically linked to the rest of Europe. Let yourself be inspired by the fantasy of those who travel in the region from the Mediterranean shores.
Apulia! One must visit it all: from the mysterious grottoes of the Gargano, through the sunny fields of the Tavoliere and the pasture of the Western Murgia hills, through olive groves and the inebriated vineyards, touching the almond and cherry trees, and reaching the Salento region embraced by the Adriatic and Ionian seas.
Apulia vacations
This is a friendly and hospitable land. Invaders have tried to conquer it: some landed searching to be greeted; many landed peacefully; others decided to settled , attracted by the ideal climate and the charm of its people. Over the centuries Dauni, Peuceti, Messapians, Greeks, Roman, Ostrogoths, Byzantine, Saracens, Normans, Swabians, French, Spaniards and other people learned that the people of Apulia incarnate the fullness of humanity. Living and working alongside the natives, they soon felt right at home.
Everywhere in Apulia visitors encounter traces of culture and civilization. Through the ruggedness of the Gargano (the Promontory made famous in the world by the blessed Father Pio in S. Giovanni Rotondo), it greets us to the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, concealed on the top of Mount Sant’Angelo. From here we see the vast plain of the Tavoliere (the “breadbasket” of Italy) and the Adriatic coast towards Barletta, with its castle built by Frederick II and the site of the famous “Challenge” (Disfida) of the 1503. Just further south there is the enchanting Cathedral of Trani, the pearl of the Adriatic, that transcends the fusion of land and sea, light and sky, sanctity and adventure, humanity and divinity in which they intermix and live spontaneously.
You cannot travel further south-east without heading towards the Murgia hills, near Andria, where the “crown jewel” of Frederick II stands: Castel del Monte, declared by UNESCO as one of the world’s heritage sites. And then the marvelous Apulian-Romanesque Cathedrals of Ruvo, Bitonto, Bitetto e Bari.
Moving along south-easterly of the province of Bari, in that spectacular landscape rich with artistic, historical and cultural heritage, you can start seeing the beauty of Conversano with its fascinating medieval centre, the Swabian castle, the Cathedral, the St. Benedict Abbey, the convent of Saint Maria of the Island, the fabulous Baroque Church of St. Cosma, the art gallery… From here we reach the magic world of the grottoes of Castellana and continue right in the fairy-tale land of the Trulli of Alberobello, crossing towns like Locorotondo and Cisternino in the heart of the Itria Valley, you then dip in the Salentine region of Brindisi, Taranto and Lecce. Here the landscape, prevailed by the penetration of the bright sun, and where the Baroque architecture (Lecce is considered the “Florence of the South”) is nurtured with light and warmth.
Speaking of nutrition, another feature of Apulia is the art of cooking and how well its people eat. Ask anyone who has already tried it. He/she will tell you that Apulia is known for its art and culture of eating well and healthy.
The scent of the land and the sea boasts in those recipes that only in the Apulian cuisine are expressed in all its delicacies. The Gargano and the Murgia bread, the hard wheat pastas, the local grown vegetables, grapes and cherries, the extra virgin olive oil and almond sweets. Recipies like: fava beans and dandelions, orecchiette with rapini, orecchiette with fresh tomato sauce and ricotta cheese, cavatelli with arugula, sea food, sea urchins, linguine with clams, grilled fish, horse meat “brasciole”, lamb “torcinelli”, eggplant parmesan, roasted peppers, zucchini “alla poverella”, mozzarella cheese, “burrate”, “caciocavalli”… and, naturally, Apulian wine of excellent quality.

 

Monopoli Area

Puglia is a wonderful area to consider. It offers at least one excellent archeological museum, a host of cathedrals dating back to the 10th century, Greek and Roman ruins, a gleaming necklace of lively fishing villages, one of Europe's largest forests, a chain of medieval hilltowns, and some of the very cleanest beaches and water in the Mediterranean.
Monopoli is a very nice town on the sea, famous, apart for its beaches and clean waters, also for its baroque churches.
What to see:
CATHEDRAL - it is one of the most attractive examples of Baroque in the entire Apulian region. Its imposing monumental front is flanked on the left by an elegant bell tower that has markedly projecting cornices separating its floors. Notable is the Byzantine icon portraying the Madonna della Madia - legend tells that the sacred image was washed up from the sea on a stack of trunks, that were then used for the building of the trussed roof - very well-preserved and of fine workmanship, it dates from 1280.
SANTA MARIA DEGLI AMALFITANI - a Romanesque building erected at the beginning of the twelfth century on a pre-existing rock settlement.
ABBEY OF SANTO STEFANO a fortified complex built in 1086, the remains of an old church survive in the inner courtyard, still inside there are the visible remains of the Roman settlement of Turris Paola, one of the landing places for nearby Egnazia.
CASTLE bounded on three sides by the sea and protected on the fourth by a moat that no longer exists, it was used as a prison until the beginning of the twentieth century, the castle has been recently restored and today houses the Municipal Archaeological Museum on its first floor.
PURGATORIO CHURCH with images of skeletons on its doors. Inside you will find familiar Baroque interior but on the adjusting chapel you will find mummies of some local citizens. If the church is closed then you can watch some of the mummies through the street window.
PALAZZO PALMIERI central square of the Centro Storico.
MADONNA DEL SOCCORSO CHURCH old grotto with frescoes was dug out of a natural cavity in the rock.

THE COUNTRY
It consists of 99 districts (“contrade”) characterized by the presence of ‘Masserie Fortificate’ of ancient roman origin, Rupestrian Churches, neo-classic villas and houses.
The outstanding landscape consists of almond and olive trees, apart from fruit trees of all sort and vegetables cultivation.

 

Getting There

We recommend coming by air and then asking for a private transfer. If you would like to have further information please feel free to contact us and we will do our utmost to help you.
By Plane from Bari Palese airport (www.seap-puglia.it) which is about 50 km away from Villa.
By Plane from Brindisi airport (www.seap-puglia.it) which is about 55 km away from Villa.
By train
Nearest railway station is Monopoli (www.trenitalia.it) which is about 15 km far from Villa. Trains come from every major towns of Italy. Regional trains are each hour.
By Car coming from North
Driving on the SS16 toward south (direction to Brindisi), exit to Monopoli - Alberobello.
By Car coming from South
Driving on the SS16 toward north (direction to Bari)
exit the SS16 to Monopoli - Alberobello.

Nearest Travel Links

• Airport: bari palese/brindisi (55 km)
• Ferry: bari (50 km)
• Railway: monopoli (10 km)

 

Suitable types of Holiday Monopoli

• Fishing
• Tennis courts
• Mountain Biking
• Diving
• Swimming
• Walking
• Hill Walking

 

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Exterior Facilities in Trullo Russo

• Parking space
• Private garden
• Children's playground

 

It's ideal for child and teenagers.

 

Rental Details

Balance is due cash at the beginning of holiday after the check-in with the manager/owner, if you are not able to pay cash, you should pay the total amount by bank transfer before your arrival (cheques and travellers cheque are not allowed).
Due to security and legal reasons law we will check-in only guests who have compiled our booking-form and agreement.
Security deposit (to be refunded at the end of the stay) EUR 250.
Please be sure to leave the house in good condition.
No pets.
Final cleaning mandatory EUR 75.
Intermediate cleaning mandatory for stay more than one week.
Arrival time is mandatory in the afternoon between 4pm and 8pm (unless otherwise agreed). At arrival later than 8pm an extra charge will be applied.
Please advise us of your departure time at least 24 hours before. The check-out must be taken not later than 10 am.
Electricity is inlcuded.
Bed linen and bath towels available on request - EUR 10 per person.
Heating - if used - is billed at EUR 50 per week.

 

Facilities in Trullo Russo

• Cooker
• Freezer
• Fridge
• Hairdryer
• Kettle
• Linen provided
• Log fire
• Toaster
• Towels provided
• Washing machine

Our interiors are comfortable and equipped for a relaxing stay...

 

Bedrooms / Bathrooms

• Bedrooms (2)
• Bathrooms (1)
• Showers (1)
• WCs (1)

 

Sleeps a Maximum of 4 people:

• Single Beds (1)
• Double Beds (1)

 

Furniture

• Dining Seats (6)