Centuries-old Olive Grove
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Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Step now into an expanse of centuries-old plants of unique beauty, a landscape that is often described as a 'sea of silver' when the wind rustles the undersides of the olive leaves. In this section of our Lecce-based standard…
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The monumental olive trees of Puglia, specifically the 'Ogliarola Salentina' and 'Cellina di Nardò' varieties, are renowned for their longevity and the distinctive character of the oil they produce. A tree is considered…
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The stages of production of extra virgin olive oil are deeply tied to the phenological cycle of the tree, which we can observe here in the grove. It begins with the 'mignolatura' or the appearance of the small white blossoms in…
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Standing here in the quiet of the grove, one feels a sense of profound continuity. These centuries-old olive trees are the bridge between the generations of peasants who planted them and the modern visitors who come to admire…
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What is Centuries-old Olive Grove?
Centuries-old Olive Grove is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.3525, 18.1760 |
| Last updated |
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