Walking Gravina and Bosco Difesa Grande
€ 68,00
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- Everyday
- Duration: 3 h
- Accessibility: Not suitable
- Audio guide included for Gravina ita | ing
- Difficulty: Easy
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Don’t think twice and come to live a unique experience based on history, nature and legends.
The tour will begin with a visit to the church ofSanta Maria degli Angeli,a typical example of rupestrian architecture of Greek Orthodox rite, carved into the steep part of the Gravina, probably built between 700 and 800 but discovered only in the 50s of last century following the renovation of Via Fontana la Stella. You have to know that this church was originally known as Santa Maria delle Tombe, because of the tombs present both inside and outside the church. This is also the only rock church that has preserved, in the nave, the altar used during liturgical functions for the distribution of the Eucharist, called “ara”.
From here, you will walk along theAqueduct BridgeFrom here, you will walk along the church, situated on the ravine of the stream, joining the new town to the old one, several times protagonist of important film sets, such as in 2020 for the 007 movie “No Time to Die “., “Tolo Tolo” by Checco Zalone, “Pinocchio” by Garrone, “The Last Paradise” by Scamarcio, “Captain Maria”, “Maria Magdalena” and others.
Connected to the Ponte Acquedotto, thanks to the last remaining tower of the sixteenth-century walls, there is the so-called“Medieval Bastionwhich represented not only a means of defence, but also a meeting place for many Gravinesi, given the possibility of getting water and maybe having a chat. You have to know, in fact, that the ramparts were defensive elements built around the 15th century and had the purpose of protecting the “cortine”, i.e. the straight stretches of wall most exposed to enemy attacks. Crossing the Bastion you can enjoy the suggestive view of the archaeological area of Petramagna and of the countless caves that characterize the landscape of the opposite side of the Canyon.
The second part of the tour is dedicated to the total immersion in nature, visiting theBosco Difesa GrandeWith its approximately 1890 hectares, it is one of the most important wooded complexes in the whole of Puglia. Located 6 km from the town of Gravina, it extends over a hilly terrain between the Gravina and Basentello streams.
Since 1988 it has been a SIC (Site of Community Importance), it contains the greatest concentration of autochthonous oak species in Italy, and allows you to admire its enormous variety of animal and vegetable species, as well as the characteristic jazzi. You should know that among the curiosities, you can visit one of the N.A.T.O. bases set up in the early sixties during the cold war between the USA and the Soviet Union for the launch of nuclear-tipped missiles, Jupiter.
You may also be interested to know that the historical archives have revealed a cross-section of Gravinese life that began in the early 1900s and ended at the threshold of the second millennium. Those were difficult years, marked by widespread poverty that affected most of the population. Hence the importance of the forest, as a source of supply and pastoralism.
Important:
- Duration: 3 h
- Difficulty level: Easy excursion
- Accessibility: Not suitable for people with motor difficulties
- Animals allowed
- Visitors are advised to wear headphones to listen to the audio guide with their smartphones.
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes
- Be there 10 minutes before the start time of the booked tour
- The itineraries and the duration of the excursions may be modified, cancelled or postponed in case of bad weather conditions.
- The meeting point is set at the IAT office in Gravina. ( Maps )
Included:
- Professional audio guide for smartphones for Gravina
Non incluso:
- Tourist guide
- Entrance ticket to tourist sites
Prevention measures against Covid-19:
Compulsory face mask
The number of visitors allowed is limited in order to avoid gatherings.
Terms of cancellation:
- Requests for cancellation must be made via email to incoming@topputo.it.
You can cancel your booking at no cost up to 48 hours before the activity.
If you cancel your booking with less time, arrive late or do not show up, no refund will be made.
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