Cozzana between historic villas and excursion destinations

Cozzana combines a clearly recognizable architectural history with excursion destinations in the surrounding area. The town is characterized by a concentration of ancient and impressive historic villas built between the 18th and 19th centuries. In Cozzana, villas from two successive centuries stand alongside sacred history and regional traditions.

Villas and distinctive architecture

Villa Meo Evoli is the focal point. It was commissioned by the noble patrician Vito Giuseppe Martinelli (1758–1833) and displays a distinctly Venetian style. A loggia, hanging gardens and a garden are just as much part of its architectural appearance as its fresco-decorated interiors. At Villa Meo Evoli, style, exterior spaces and interior furnishings therefore stand alongside one another as different architectural elements. The villa combines outdoor areas with designed interiors.

Villa Siciliani complements this picture with its own formal language. The building dates from the 19th century, features battlements and has a castle-like appearance. The Chiesa della Madonna del Rosario e San Girolamo in Contrada Cozzana offers a different perspective on the history of the town. It was built by Dominican friars after a landowner bequeathed her vineyard to them in her will out of religious devotion. The history of the church brings together the building, the religious order and the testamentary bequest in Contrada Cozzana.

Location and directions

Villa Meo Evoli is located on the provincial road SP114 Monopoli–Conversano at kilometer 4.2 in Contrada Cozzana. The approach to Cozzana via Provincial Road 114 from the Monopoli–Conversano exit is also scenic, leading past dry-stone walls, stone pines and olive trees. The approach leads from the Monopoli–Conversano exit to Cozzana. For spatial planning around Villa Meo Evoli, the kilometer mark 4.2 provides a specific reference point.

Excursion destinations in the surrounding area

Several destinations with very different characteristics are located around Cozzana. Palmieri Palace is a palace. The Castle of Charles V is a castle. Castiglione is an ancient site. The Fondazione Pino Pascali – Museo di Arte Contemporanea is a museum. Those wishing to combine cultural destinations will therefore find a palace, castle, ancient site and museum in the surroundings of Cozzana.

Grotte di Castellana and Grotta del Trullo are located around Cozzana and are caves. Both are caves. Spiaggia Marina Grande is also in the surrounding area and is a beach. Zoosafari Fasanolandia is also located there and is a zoo.

Local tradition

The living nativity scene Madonna del Rosario in Cozzana is part of the local tradition. It began in 2008 and has been continued over the years to preserve the local tradition.

Discover more destinations

Also discover Lamie di Olimpia, Quasano, Mola Di Bari, Corato, Castellana Grotte, Cassano Delle Murge, Modugno and Ruvo Di Puglia.

For the overview of the broader travel region: Bari.