In the heart of the land of the trulli, in the “Murgia”, crouched in an enchanting valley, the “Antica Masseria Gianfelice” comprises of a cluster of age-old trulli with significant historical value, and lends its name to the whole of the surrounding area.

The origins of the “Antica Masseria Gianfelice” can be traced back to the 17th century, when a rural community was established in the area, brought about by the hard-working people of Martina Franca. They persisted in their never-ending struggle to master the harsh nature and stony ground of the “Murge” and started to build trulli and to cultivate the land to which they were so deeply attached.

The careful restoration of this fine old structure has not changed the intrinsic historical characteristics, but allows the spirit of the place to flow, maintaining the original style of the ancient trulli along with the “pietra viva” – the hand-cut stones used in their construction. The “Antica Masseria Gianfelice” is a symbol of the territory of stone, with the fan-shaped terraces gradually rising, with the characteristic “specchie” (graduated stone structures), the “iazzi” (courtyards), the dry-stone walls and accompanying “passatori” (narrow tracks and paths), and seems perfectly situated in an unspoiled environment, a natural setting which harbours a fairytale-like oasis of peace and calm.