Cisternino is a charming village located in the Puglia region of southern Italy, known for its rich history and its characteristic historic center. The history of Cisternino has its roots in ancient times, with evidence dating back to prehistoric and classical times.

Today, Cisternino is recognized as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in Italy” thanks to its charming historic center, its food and wine traditions and the warm hospitality of its inhabitants. Tourism has brought a new vitality to the town, with visitors coming from all over the world to enjoy the scenic beauty and authenticity of this corner of Puglia.

The osmosis between internal and external spaces, between houses, alleys and courtyards, is suggestive in the village of Cisternino, the result of architectural solutions dictated by practical reasons, by a sense of community and neighborhood.

This is a classic example of “spontaneous architecture”, where there are no architects following a pre-established plan but human relationships to be woven, between the whitewashed houses and the narrow alleys, between the blind courtyards and the external stairways, between the arches and the flowered balconies: spaces where you can “look out”, where aggregation is created; shared spaces, both public and private. In the unreal silence of summer afternoons, it is beautiful to walk on the chianche, the typical stone pavement, in the play of light and shadow that arises from the narrow streets, the arches, the underpasses.

The Itria Valley is dotted with enchanting historic villages, each with its own charm and peculiarities:

Locorotondo: 9,5 km

Martina Franca: 10 km

Ostuni: 17 km

Fasano ZOO Safari: 17 km

Alberobello: 18 km

Savelletri: 19 km

Monopoli: 31 km

Castellana grotte: 31 km

Polignano a mare: 37 km

Taranto: 42 km

Brindisi: 60 km