Region that has its historical roots in the distant past, the Puglia in time has managed to preserve and enhance the testimonies of the ancient traditions. Among these, an important role have the farms, regional assets revalued over the years and can attract a growing number of tourists and not only Italian but also foreign.
Due to the incredible charm that the history and traditions of Puglia collect, Consorzio the Hundred Farms of Crispiano has well thought of offering the chance to discover the culture of Puglia through numerous custom routes, dedicated to different topics. Always arouses great interest the path of the Hundred Farms, which describes the evolution over the years of civilization Puglia.
Many fascinating farms provided by the path. Among these are not to be missed: the Masseria Monti del Duca, which was built in the fifteenth century and where you can not but admire the splendia frescoed chapel, the ancient medieval tower, the dairy, the oil mill, poultry farms, cattle and sheep ; Masseria Russoli, which today is owned by the Puglia region as a center for the conservation of the genetic heritage of the donkey race "Martina Franca" and chest that house and brings extensive areas of forest bush with maquis.
And yet, you must visit the farm Le Monache, dating back to the sixteenth century and today farm equipped with modern systems, so that its production of table grapes, cherries and apricots are exported to foreign markets. Particularly fascinating is the visit to the underground oil mill and giant monoliths located at the entrance of the farm.
We also house farm Quis ut Deus, erected in 1710 and then completely renovated to be turned into a wonderful center for the mental well-being. All this in a setting that is a real cultural and artistic heritage for the region of Puglia. Particularly fascinating also Pilano, farmhouse dating from the seventeenth century and today company cereal and livestock farms with cattle and horses. What most inspires admiration is the characteristic of the farm accommodation Pilano, obtained after a meticulous restoration operation of the old stables and the trulli.