Alta Murgia — limestone, open fields and old sheepfolds
On the Alta Murgia plateau, broad slopes alternate with fields, woodland and exposed stone. Low walls and traces of livestock enclosures are easy to miss until you slow down and follow their lines.
From the source
Alta Murgia National Park protects part of the limestone plateau of the Murge in Apulia. Open ground, dry-stone walls and former sheepfolds record how the plateau was used. The map marks the Torre dei Guardiani visitor centre near Ruvo di Puglia.
Editorial reading
The regional landscape inventory connects the plateau’s former sheepfolds, known as jazzi, with the movement of livestock. The park’s route from Torre dei Guardiani follows old rural tracks and dry-stone walls. These features help explain how grazing and farming shaped the views across the plateau.
Recommendation
Use the park authority’s route information for Torre dei Guardiani, and confirm current access and conditions before setting out. Bring water and use marked paths on the exposed plateau.
