1. Masserie
yesterday and today

2. The Masserias of Puglia Are a popular tourist destination in Puglia
The Masserias of Puglia Are a popular tourist destination in Puglia. The Masseria is an example of a geo-economic organization.
The typical layout of the manor farm included a building with all its openings facing the courtyard. The external walls, similarly without openings, protected against intruders and attackers and also provided a defence against possible robberies. One large entrance way, blocked by a sturdy door, allowed access to the large yard for both chariots and freight wagons. Typically, in terms of accommodation, the building had one or more upper floors where the Master and his family would live. The lower floors were used for residential purposes as farmers’ stores and general stores. Inside the courtyard there were also stables for horses or mules, as well as for local chickens, rabbits and birds. Other buildings were used for the storage of work tools and as shelter for the carriages. In the majority of cases, a chapel or small church would be built..

4. Yesterday Today Masseria San Domenico
The “San Domenico” Masseria used to be a fortified farm (15th century) and was erected by the “Knights of Malta” as a sighting tower against enemies incursions. The "massaro“, a chief farmer, had to manage with fields, animals, the security of the house and the harvest of the 100 hectares of the Master’s land.
Today
The tower has been converted into a 5 star deluxe resort where to take refuge while enjoying an oldy worldy magical atmosphere.

5. Uso del suolo Masseria San Domenico
the main building
the suggestive 18 hole championship course

6. Yesterday Aspetti ambientali Masseria Maccarone
The “Maccarone” Masseria used to be a fortified farm (16th century). Inside the white defensive wall, the feudatory , the farmers and the peasants lived in this self-sufficient world with stables, oil mill and olive grove.
Ancient oil millstone
old living room

7. Today Masseria Maccarone
The “Maccarone” Masseria has been converted in comfortable hotel for those who wishes to enjoy simple things in a rural setting. It’s also an important centre for olive oil production.
The renewed oil mill

8. SOME PHOTOS…

9. Masseria Sant'Angelo de' Grecis (Abazia di San Lorenzo)
Yesterday
The “Sant'Angelo de' Grecis ” Masseria dates back to XII century. Used to be a fortified farm, it’s characterized by a very suggestive embattled tower, even if it has always been managed by a monastic order. It was famous for its oil mill.
the main entrance and the chapel

10. Today Masseria Sant'Angelo de' Grecis (Abazia di San Lorenzo)
The ancient oil mill has been restored and converted into the “Olive-oil Museum” collecting all the disused utensils.
Part of the farm has become a meeting facilities (for wedding).

11. Masseria Salamina
yesterday

12. Today Masseria Salamina
Today this masseria has been changed in a famous “agriturismo” where you can eat and buy eco friendly food.
This masseria won a prestigious award for the quality of its food and its being “green”.
Masseria Salamina

13. TYPICAL PRODUCTS:
Almonds, figs, legumes, bakery products, meats, cheese etc.

14. HOW WE WORK YESTERDAY
AND TODAY

15. ”CIAO CIAO” BY
4TH/5TH CLASSES
FRANCESCA AND LINDA