Masserie in Ostuni

The Masserie developed during the XVI Century. They are fortified farm houses built for defesive purposes in order to repel sea and land attacks. They also became the centre of a social and agricultural community.

They were often built on top of existing grottoes, where the hypogeum mills were then created. Around the main building one can also find houses for farm workers, stables and a church.

After a period of neglect, the masserie have been brought back to their original splendour and they now offer the kind of rural hospitality that allows tourists to get in contact with the rhythms and the landscapes of the surrounding land.

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Masseria Lo Spagnulo

Lo Spagnulo it is situated in "la marina" area, about 5 km from Ostuni.
It is one of the most interesting masserie of the area built in 1689 by Don Saverio Lopez Royo.
From the courtyard one can see a quadrangular tower, a small church, the private houses, the stables and an olive oil mill.
The boundary wall has two doors that open into the courtyard where you will find two flights of stairs, in Baroque style, that lead to the main house.

Masseria Refrigerio

A masseria build in the 16th century and situated on the coast. It was named “Refrigerio” because it used to be the place for travellers to eat, drink and rest.
At the end of the 18th century this masseria became an important centre of agricultural activity. In the same period, for fear of brigands and pirates, the main building was built with defensive features.