Masseria Pettolecchia
15th Century Masseria- Castle
The Masseria-Castle Pettolecchia stands solemnly and majestically amidst the silver -green olive groves and bright blue mediterranean sea and sky of Puglia.
Rich in charm and history, Pettolecchia distinquishes itself from the other masserias in the area with its unusual architecture, which has enabled it to perform its two main purposes perfectly both as a masseria, agricultural farm, and as a fortress designed to defend the area from attack by sea by ottoman turks,bandits and marauders.
Over time more rural structures have been added to the masseria such as the “ casino”, a colonial residence immersed in the host of olive trees.