Parco Naturale Regionale Terra delle Gravine
Italy
The driving route may vary depending on traffic conditions. The order of the visits in Matera and Alberobello could be reversed.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Parco Naturale Regionale Terra delle Gravine, one of the most extensive and ecologically significant protected areas in Italy. Located in the province of Taranto, Puglia, this park encompasses nearly 150…
Listen in the app2The Gravina di Laterza — Europe's Grand Canyon
The Gravina di Laterza is the crown jewel of the park. Spanning 12 to 15 kilometers and reaching widths of 400 meters, it is an awe-inspiring fluvial incision that rivals the great canyons of the world in its raw, savage beauty. …
Listen in the app3The Rupestrian Civilization — Life in the Rock
The 'civiltà rupestre' is perhaps the most fascinating human aspect of the Terra delle Gravine. In areas where the calcarenite was softer and more abundant, such as in the 'Villaggio Laris' near the Rivolta della Gravina, entire…
Listen in the app4Flora of the Gravine — Orchids and Wild Herbs
The biodiversity of the park is a scholar’s delight. One of the highlights is the presence of numerous wild orchid species, most notably the 'Orchidea Piramidale' with its vibrant violet hues, which blooms in the spring. …
Listen in the app5Fauna — Porcupines and Birds of Prey
While the canyons themselves are grand, the small details of animal life are equally compelling. If you look closely at the ground, you might find a long, sharp, black-and-white 'aculeo' or quill. …
Listen in the app6Ginosa and the Legacy of the 'Rivolta' dwellings
In the town of Ginosa, the connection to the gravina is even more intimate. The 'Rione Rivolta' is a historic district where the houses were literally carved into the rock tiers of the canyon. …
Listen in the app7Culinary Heritage — The Braceria Tradition
A visit to the Terra delle Gravine would be incomplete without analyzing its culinary heritage, which is as robust as its landscape. In Ginosa and Laterza, the 'Braceria' or 'Fornello' tradition is paramount. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our journey through the Parco Naturale Regionale Terra delle Gravine ends, we are left with a sense of the profound dialogue between the earth and the people who inhabit it. We have stood on the precipice of the Gravina di…
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What is Parco Naturale Regionale Terra delle Gravine?
Parco Naturale Regionale Terra delle Gravine is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.4622, 17.2689 |
| Last updated |