Smithsonian MagazineJul 23, 2025The Centuries-Old Abandoned Farmhouses of Puglia Are Having a Renaissance MomentSupporting sustainability and local economies, these out-of-the-way structures known as masserie are offering a new type of rustic luxury10 things in this storyAlberobelloSightIt has 10,237 inhabitants (2022) and is famous for its unique trullo buildings.Masseria Torre CoccaroHotelluxury hotel, serves traditional Pugliese foodManduriaNeighborhoodWith c.Ionian SeaSightshores for sunset yogaMasserieHotelWhile walking in the Apulian countryside, among ancient olive groves and dry stone walls, you can come across some…Masseria SpeculaHotelnewly renovated masseria in Manduria regionMasseria BambaroneHotelincorporated a sculpture gardenBiomasseria Santa LuciaHotelmaintains original Italian frescoes and symbolsMasseriasSightMasserie Torre CoccaroHotelRead the full piece at Smithsonian Magazine →