VIAGGIO A PIEDI NELLA TERRA DELLE GRAVINE E DEI BRIGANTI - Chiriatti Viaggi, Agenzia Viaggi - staff agenzia viaggi salento, tour agenzia viaggi salento

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VIAGGIO A PIEDI NELLA TERRA DELLE GRAVINE E DEI BRIGANTI

Basilicata, Puglia

starting from euro: 138.00

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“ I traveled with my band the delicious plains of Foggia, the Land of Bari, the navy of Basilicata, I went as far as Lecce; in Ginosa, in Castellaneta, doing everywhere depredations and blackmail, sometimes escaping from the troops, sometimes attacking suddenly, often with the ambush and the pitfall. " With these words, reported in his written memoirs, Cosimo Crocco, a terrible brigand born in 1830, declared his crimes and those of his band, which reached more than 2000 units (a real army). One of the most important historical phenomena was the Terra delle Gravine, which became the undisputed crossroads of the post unitary brigandage of the South. Around the mid-nineteenth century, in fact, the Royal Prefecture of Taranto often warned all mayors of this area of ??the sighting of bands and legendary brigands, who tried, through ancient paths and tracks, to enter the nearby territory of Basilicata. After the Unification of Italy, the phenomenon of banditry increased dramatically. There were many reasons that pushed the bandits to give themselves to the bush: to escape the law by rebellion to the arrogance of local lords, for reasons of honor, to rebel against the established order, for hunger and despair, but there were also political and ideological reasons. Many people deserted and lost their tracks, right in the incredible Terra delle Gravine. At that time legendary bandits passed through these parts, figures that, thanks to the popular imagination, were dressed in myth: Carmine Crocco, (often spotted in Ginosa and surroundings), the brigand Laertino Chiappino, aka Francesco Perrone, a friend of Borzello, Coppolone. In these campaigns were also often seen Prichillo, aka Arcangelo Cristella di Laterza, the sergeant Romano, Pizzichicchio, Egidione and others.

Of that period, nothing remains but the beautiful landscapes walked by these historical characters, who despite being terrible criminals, very often became romantic and legendary characters for the people.

We will walk on what is now called the "Terra delle Gravine Regional Nature Park", established on 20 December 2005 with the Regional Law n ° 18 and subsequently modified with L.R. 6/2011. The Park, after the last institutional change, has an extension of 25.287 hectares included within the boundaries of the municipalities of Ginosa, Laterza, Castellaneta, Palagianello, Mottola, Palagiano, Massafra, Statte, Crispiano, Martina Franca, Montemesola, Grottaglie and San Marzano di San Giuseppe in the province of Taranto, and Villa Castelli in the province of Brindisi. Among the most significant and spectacular natural elements are the & quot; gravine & quot; which give the name to the protected area and characterize the amphitheater Tarantino: it is an impressive karstic incisions in the calcareous and calcarenitic terraces of the Murge plateau, which originated from 125,000 years ago. < / div>

The presence of man in this territory has very ancient origins that date back to the Bronze Age. But the importance of the rock settlements is manifested much further in time, precisely in the so-called High Middle Ages, where the so-called "rock civilization" originates; with the construction of the first civil and religious structures in the ravines, re-adapting, in many cases, the pre-existing Neolithic structures.

The journey that awaits us on this journey, is a journey made not only of breathtaking views and extraordinary paths, but it is above all a road along the traces of time, made of memories, deeds, legends, superstitions, ancient masserie, and unique rock settlements.

Day 1 – Ginosa / Laterza: trekking in the spectacular ravines of Ginosa and Laterza.

Description: we will meet at 9:00 in Piazza Nusco di Ginosa, agricultural and commercial center in a beautiful position in the Murgia Alta. We will cross all its beautiful old town to the Church of the city and the village of Rivolta. The rock village of Rivolta is characterized by dozens of houses – caves, dug into the rock, and from rainwater collection systems with channels and bell tanks. We will then devote the afternoon to trekking in the Ginosa countryside to the Gravina di Laterza, among olive groves and almond groves with ancient dry-stone walls. After a light lunch bag (to which everyone will have to provide by itself), we will continue the excursion along the eastern edge of the gravy of Laterza, then move from Masseria Cangiulli and the urban center of Laterza. We will reach Masseria Moretti, where our overnight stay is planned, and here our trekking will end today. Free dinner (but we will advise you on where to go to enjoy the delicacies of Terra delle Gravine!)

Total route length: 21 kilometers.

Day 2 – Laterza / Montecamplo / Castellaneta: trekking from Laterza to Castellaneta, passing through Montecamplo, an area rich in oak and pine woods, between valleys, pastures and arable land.

Description: trekking departure at 9:00 am and meeting in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele. We will devote some of our time to visit the historic center of Laterza overlooking the edge of a very deep ravine, and the "Spanish Winery", a unique rock site on whose calcarenitic walls are frescoed scenes of courtly life of the sixteenth century.

Visit to a traditional wood-burning oven for the knowledge of the bread and focaccia of Laterza (where we will buy our packed lunch!). Once left Laterza we will continue towards Castellaneta, passing through Montecamplo. The Montecamplo Nature Reserve has often been used, during the period of brigandage, as a shelter by brigands and as a field of numerous battles between the infantry and the Piedmontese cavalry against the brigands themselves by the authorities of the newly constituted Kingdom of Italy, due to the its karstic nature and the wealth of caves and ravines that were a good refuge.

We will cross the historical center of Castellaneta, enjoying the panorama on the homonymous gravina and we will also visit the beautiful cathedral of the town. From here, a last visit to the Norman-Swabian sanctuary of Santa Maria del Pesco.

The end of the trek is scheduled for 5:30 pm.

Overnight in the B &b Nova Domus, in the heart of the historic center of Castellaneta. Free dinner (but we will also know here to advise you well on where to taste the delicacies of the Terra delle Gravine!).

Total route length: 17 kilometers.

Day 3 – Castellaneta / Palagianello / Mottola: trekking from Castellaneta to Mottola among breathtaking landscapes and ancient rock churches.

Description: at 9.00 am we will leave from Castellaneta to head (or from Masseria Gravina) to Palagianello along the Bari &ndash railway line; Taranto, abandoned in 1997. The route then will see us engaged between descents and ascents of the gravina of Palagianello up to the town of Palagianello dominated by the castle Stella – Caracciolo. In the beautiful old town we will have to eat a sack lunch, to refresh ourselves a little.

After a short stop, we will continue the trek from Palagianello to Mottola with a visit to the medieval rock church of S. Nicola, called the Sistine Chapel of the hypogeal churches for the rich pictorial decoration. Our journey on foot will end with the arrival in Mottola (scheduled for about 17:30), a town with a beautiful landscape, and ancient Lombard and Byzantine domination.

Total length of the route: 15 kilometers.

Participation Share :

by defined group of participants n. 6 people: 138 euros

by defined group of participants n. 10 people: 110 euros

The Quota Comprises :

environmental naturalistic guide for the whole trip, bed and breakfast, accommodation in double rooms in the best farms and B &b in the area, medical and baggage insurance.

Quota Does Not Include:

the journey to get to the meeting point, the packed lunches, the dinners, the return journey, admission and visit “ Cantina Spagnola ” (3 euros per person), admission and visit to the rock church of San Nicola (3 euros per person).

• MEETING : at Piazza Nusco in Ginosa on Friday 11 September at 9:00. For those coming by car we will give precise directions on where to leave your car parked. The city of Ginosa is easily accessible by highway, as follows:

Highway connection

Highway A14 Bologna - Taranto / Exit Castellaneta Mottola

Highway S. S. 106 Ionica from and for Calabria

Rail connection

Unfortunately the town has no train station, but we suggest nearby the stations of Castellaneta, Gioia del Colle, and station of Palagiano-Mottola.

Air connection

Bari Palese Airport.

• RETURN : the return & egrave; expected at 17:30 on Sunday, September 13th. The trip will end in the historic center of Mottola, where on request we can provide a transfer to the railway station of Gioia Del Colle, always well connected to the city of Bari, with an additional cost to the participatory fee.

• RESERVATIONS : when booking, a deposit of € / € is required; 100.00 (fully reimbursed, without any additional charge for the organization, only if the minimum number of 6 participating adults is not reached); the balance is requested by 10/08/2015, definitively confirmed, together with a complete photocopy of a valid identity document and a card showing the tax code.

Documents necessary for the trip, moreover, are exclusively the identity card or the valid passport, as well as the health card.

In the interest of both the collective and, finally, we invite the participants to a courteous containment of both the number and the volume of personal luggage and layered clothing is recommended and, above all, comfortable shoes during all the excursions !!! / div>

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE PARENT COMPANY : do not hesitate to contact our group leader in case of doubts and questions, who will always be at your disposal on information and details about the itinerary: < / div>

Dr. Luciana Lettere

takewalksinpuglia@gmail.com

Skype name: luciana.letter

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(Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 13.00 / 16.30 - 19.30)

(Saturday: 09.00 - 13.00 / afternoon closed)

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