After visiting, yesterday, the Archaeological Museum of Egnaziawhich is located within the walls of the ancient city of Egnathia, the archaeological site located in the area of the Messapian necropolis, in FasanoAnd the thousand-year-old olive grove in the area of Pettolecchia Fortressthe consorts of the leaders involved in the work of G7together with the entourages of the host countries, started from Grottaglie their tour today among the beauties of Puglia.
A procession between imposing security measures and traffic restrictions. Several residents looked out onto Piazza San Francesco on the occasion of the arrival of the personalities.
«We are proud of this occasion» said a trader in the area. «Grottaglie deserves this showcase».
The program began with a visit to a historic laboratory to witness the artisanal production and decoration phases of the artefacts, then a walk in the ceramics district.
Next stop in Alberobello to admire the typical trulli. Following is expected a journey through the Itria Valley on board a historic train with destination Martina Francawhere the program will end with a visit to the Ducal Palace, built in the 17th century on the site where the ancient medieval castle stood.
Who are the first ladies (and the first husband)
They participated in the tour, like yesterday Britta Ernstwife of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Yuko Kishidawife of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Heiko Von der Leyenhusband of the President of the European Commission Ursula Von der Leyen, Amélie Derbaudrenghienwife of the President of the European Council Charles Michel, Ritu Bangawife of World Bank President Ajay Banga.
The secretary general of the Presidency of the Council will do the honours, it is explained Carlo Deodato with his wife Cristina Capranica And Laura Marzano, wife of the Diplomatic Advisor to the Prime Minister Francesco Saggio. In Grottaglie the spouses were given a plate made on the spot on which the image of their faces was painted. Also in Grottaglie, the Ceramics Museum was also visitedDressed House” with the guidance of maestro Domenico Vestita.
The walk among the trulli
The group then moved on Alberobello for a walk among the UNESCO heritage trulli where the guide Mimmo Palmisano told them about the architectural and historical characteristics of the trulli.
At the end of lunch at a restaurant created from a hypogeum which in the past housed an ancient oil mill. Between citizens and intrigued tourists from the event they also greeted and took photos of the group of spouses the elderly lady Mariaa historic merchant of the village who excitedly “made her way” among the staff and security to greet and thank her husband and wife.
