Casamassima is a town in the metropolitan city of Bari, in Puglia, and is part of the club of Authentic Italian Villages. Casamassima is also known by the nickname "Blue Country" due to the colors of the houses and monuments of the ancient village. Founded in Roman times, Casamassima is located at the foot of the Murge with an average altitude of 230 meters.

The Monastery of Santa Chiara is the most impressive building in the historic center and was founded in 1573 by Antonio Acquaviva d'Aragona. Another notable building of the ancient village is the Amenduni palace which is located near via Castello.

Among the most loved and photographed glimpses of the blue town are Via Paliodoro, the bluest street in the village with numerous peasant houses largely restored and embellished with flowers and traditional objects, and Chiasso Bongustai, which you meet going down the characteristic via Sacramento, one of the most evocative noise, in which there was the ancient oven of the Duke. Today it is all painted in light blue and this coloring makes the place particularly attractive.

Among the traditional events, in the month of October there is the historical parade "Corrado IV" which more recently was accompanied by the Great Feast of Flavors.

Among the typical local dishes to try is the panzerotto from Bari.

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