Veglie was founded around the 10th century...and is a small village known for olive oil and wine production... We have 11 days in Puglia..today we're on our way to Martina Franca driving through lots of little towns in Puglia, Italy (Nov 6, 2011) ©2011 Rebecca Dru Photography All Rights Reserved www.rebeccadru.com www.flickr.com/rebeccadru www.twitter.com/rebeccadru www.facebook.com/rebeccadruphotography www.instagram.com/rebeccadru
We continued on our drive...this time passing through Maruggio... a town by the sea with beautiful pristine beaches..fresh seafood as well as their olive oil and wine Primitivo. We have 11 days in Puglia..today we're on our way to Martina Franca driving through lots of little towns in Puglia, Italy (Nov 6, 2011) ©2011 Rebecca Dru Photography All Rights Reserved www.rebeccadru.com www.flickr.com/rebeccadru www.twitter.com/rebeccadru www.facebook.com/rebeccadruphotography www.instagram.com/rebeccadru Wiki Note: Maruggio was founded by Gorgolano, a governator of the Byzantine empereor Niceforo Foca, with the union from the ancient hamlets of Castigno, Olivaro, Albano, Roselle and San Nicolò. After it was governed since 1317 to 1819 from the Knights of Malta. Then, in 1819, it became a free common. During its history it has been attacked by Saracens that however destroyed it only once but no one died in their attacks.
Lizzano is known for their DOC wines...and their Patron Saint is St Cajetan (of the unemployed, gamblers, document controllers, job seekers and good fortune) We have 11 days in Puglia..today we're on our way to Martina Franca driving through lots of little towns in Puglia, Italy (Nov 6, 2011) ©2011 Rebecca Dru Photography All Rights Reserved www.rebeccadru.com www.flickr.com/rebeccadru www.twitter.com/rebeccadru www.facebook.com/rebeccadruphotography www.instagram.com/rebeccadru
