Noci (source: Visual Puglia )
Halfway between Bari and Taranto, Noci stands on Murge foreland, between Putignano, Alberobello and Gioia del Colle 420 meters above sea level. This city owes its name to several walnut trees once covering this area. Its woody heritage certainly is one of the most typical naturalistic elements in its territory. Fragno (Quercus Troiana) has been representing the only environmental and economic sustenance for early settlers. The documentation on the origins of this towns was kept in the parish archive and was destroyed during a the 1529 fire. Scholars trace its origins back to Middle Ages. According to a legend, Filippo d’Angiò had the first church built as a mark of gratitude after he was sheltered by a walnut tree during a storm. During Angevin domination, Noci became “Universitas Regia”. With the Acquaviva d’Aragona, it was raised to the rank of Dukedom and was connected with the history of the Kingdom of Naples.
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In Brindisi province, stones and buildings tell the story of this land. Appia and Traiana roads once connecting the city to Rome left their traces on modern roads. In this city, where Virgil died, there are the remains of two II –century columns that marked the end of Appia road. The Norman – Swabian and Angevin marks also prevails in the inland area of province and former Messapi land, while it is even more evident in Mesagne, Oria and Ceglie Messàpica castles. In this area, natural landscape is characterized by ravines and caves shaped through centuries by the patient work of rivers. Rock witnesses of basilian monk civilizations can be found near Ostuni. Watch towers north of Brindisi tell the story of pirate and Saracen invasions, while the remains of ancient Egnazia Roman city can be seen in the respective archeological site.
Itria valley is characterized by a flourishing vegetation where olive trees stand, These are cultivated in masserie lands, small typical local stone fortresses. Coasts are marked by long, sandy beaches, dunes and protected natural reserves. There are several traces of old Messapi civilizations, rock settlements, castles and not-to-be-missed trulloes made with drystone techniques
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A proud, extremely loyal civilization, between the IX and VII centuries b.C. the Messapis built several settlements that were fortified with huge walls. Oria, with its characteristic castle, and Mesagne still keep witnesses that allow to reconstruct history, customs and habits of this ancient population
The coast of Brindisi area is characterized by small cities gathering around their historical centers, overlooking white beaches and crystal-clear waters. Brindisi is an example, with its huge castle emerging from the sea; Carovigno, dominated by Torre Guaceto and Ostuni, the white Mediterranean sea surrounded by olive trees and by a wonderful beach that hosts an unforgettable medieval center
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