IN THE HEART OF THE GRAVINA: GINOSA BETWEEN HISTORY AND FLAVORS
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Meeting Point: Piazza Orologio, Ginosa
Tour language: Italian
In the heart of the Taranto Murgia, Ginosa reveals itself as a timeless place, where nature, history, and spirituality merge into a unique landscape carved into the rock. This guided group tour is an authentic journey into the deepest roots of the territory.
The visit begins with the exploration of the evocative rock churches, millennial testimonies of faith and Byzantine art. Access is granted to the Rock Church of Santa Sofia, a place full of spirituality, adorned with ancient frescoes that tell sacred stories. The journey continues towards the Rock Church of Santa Barbara, another jewel carved into the rock, where time seems to have stood still.
The itinerary continues in the historic center with a visit to the majestic Mother Church of Ginosa, a symbol of the local community, which preserves works of art and testimonies of popular devotion.
Making the experience even more authentic is the entry into a typical cave-house, where a local artisan welcomes visitors, sharing traditions, crafts, and lifestyles linked to peasant civilization. A moment of direct encounter with the living culture of the territory.
The tour concludes with a pleasant tasting of typical local products, an opportunity to savor the aromas and flavors of Puglia: fragrant bread, extra virgin olive oil, cheeses, and other specialties that narrate the gastronomic richness of the area.