If you want to spend an enchanting evening, you must reach one of the most beautiful villages in Italy: Locorotondo. Christmas in Locorotondo is truly magical. The Christmas atmosphere combined with the magnificence of the hilltop town creates a fairy‑like alchemy. We at Soriano Service NCC accompany you to this enchanted place. We spare you traffic, parking problems, and wasted time. Plenty of courtesy and comfort for an evening to remember.
The “Village of Wonders”
Until January 12, the town in the Bari area, located on the border with the provinces of Brindisi and Taranto, will be lit up for the festivities. Christmas in Locorotondo is something tangible. As soon as you enter the town, you are immersed in a suggestive atmosphere. The central part of Locorotondo is entirely decorated with ornaments and lights that color and make the characteristic alleys unique. “The Village of Wonders,” the name chosen by the organizers, offers visitors the chance to stroll through a Locorotondo transformed into a Christmas village.
Market, Food, and Gift Ideas
Until January 6, the day of Epiphany, a market will be set up in Piazza Aldo Moro. Wooden houses will host handcrafted products by local artisans. Naturally, there will be stands dedicated to food. Hot chocolate will warm you during the cold night of the Apulian inland. Cartellate and pettole will delight your taste buds. In this fairy‑tale atmosphere, where the streets will be a triumph of bows, wreaths, and Christmas balls, it will not be difficult to find an original gift to place under the tree.
Christmas in Locorotondo: A Good Opportunity to Discover the Village
Christmas in Locorotondo can be a good reason to fully visit this Apulian gem. The main characteristic of Locorotondo is the “round” shape of its historic center. The old town is made up of beautiful ancient houses, white in color, standing out against the green of the Itria Valley.
The “Seafront”
Although located between the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea, Locorotondo has its own “Seafront.” This is the name given to the street that externally embraces the historic center. Looking out from this street, you won’t see waves crashing on the coast. Instead, you will enjoy the beautiful panorama of the valley, including sublime villages such as Martina Franca, Cisternino, and Alberobello.
Churches to Visit
Within the Locorotondo area, there are churches of notable artistic importance. The church of Madonna della Greca, whose medieval façade is enriched by an interesting stone rose window. In the heart of the historic center, with its recognizable bell tower, stands the mother church dedicated to Saint George. Inside, an effigy of Saint George is preserved. Very close to the mother church is the church of Saint Nicholas. If from the outside its whiteness blends with the surrounding buildings, inside it holds a true gem: the ceiling is entirely frescoed, depicting moments from the life of the saint. Worthy of a visit is the sumptuous Palazzo Morelli, rising in all its beauty along the street of the same name.
Christmas in Locorotondo can therefore become an opportunity to get to know the town better —
or a preview before a second visit, perhaps as a stop on a wider tour of the Itria Valley.