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Introducing Martina Franca
Graceful baroque buildings, airy piazzas and a web of lanes make up Martina Franca’s old quarter, Puglia at its most elegant. This town is the highest in the Murgia, and was founded in the 10th century by refugees fleeing the Arab invasion of Taranto. It only started to flourish in the 14th century when Philip of Anjou granted tax exemptions (franchigie, hence Franca); the town became so wealthy that a castle and defensive walls complete with 24 solid bastions were built. The modern-day town is just as comfortable and contented as its historic counterpart and is a prosperous wine-producing centre.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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