The visit to the Frantoio Rosso Ipogeo gives the feeling of traveling through time: first when Puglia was submerged by the sea until the last century, when olive oil was produced.
The route starts from the observation of marine fossils embedded in the limestone rock, and goes through the late medieval centuries when lampante oil was produced and exported to Europe.
It will include the production phases and equipment used at the time, and then conclude with the last period of the mill, when the production from lamps and lampante oil was transformed into edible oil.
Wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Important note: in the case of tastings of typical products, alcoholic drinks will be served exclusively to visitors over 18, for minors we will provide soft drinks.
Il Frantoio can be reached from the center of Martina Franca on foot, it is located near the church of St. Francis of Assisi. By car you can park for free coming from the state road to Alberobello.