Cisternino
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 Cisternino is a village of ancient origins, located in the historic zone of Itria Valley (in Italian: Valle d'Itria), in the province of Brindisi and was certainly inhabited in Roman times.
Originally a Messapian settlement, the town became a Roman municipium called Sturnium; in the Middle Ages, it belonged to an estate of Basilian monks.
Along with the nearby towns of Martina Franca and Locorotondo it marks the boundaries of Valle D'Itria. |
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 The local architecture is typical of the region with an old Centro Storico (Historical Center) containing white washed stone buildings with cool, shaded, cave -like interiors, narrow streets and churches.
The old quarter has that typically oriental look, with houses built around an inner courtyard and outer staircases leading to the upper floors. |
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| The town also features several community squares, each of which are built on the edge of the hill allowing for some spectacular views. |
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| The whitewashed houses of this net and charming town perched on a hilltop are surrounded by the bright green vegetation of the surrounding area. |
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| The hamlet is also known for its 'trulli', prehistorical conical, dry stone built buildings, stone walls (muretti a secco) and its fertile soil, making it home to the Salento wine region. |
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| Evidence would suggest that the region was also a seasonal home to ancient hunter gatherer humans and there have been several Bronze Age finds, including different types of hand tools. |
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| An interesting Dolmen of remarkable size is still preserved near the Masseria Ottava , a farm nearby. |
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