Discover the places where Don Tonino Bello, the “Builder of Peace”, was born and lived. Tricase and Alessano are the towns where streets, squares and churches remain living testimonies to the presence and devoted service of the “Bishop of the Poor and Forgotten”. His remains rest in Alessano Cemetery, a destination for continuous pilgrimages.

The places associated with Don Tonino, Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae, the Romanesque cathedrals, the trulli of the Itria Valley, centuries-old olive trees, rock settlements and Lecce Baroque, are the main themes framing a journey rich in evocative experiences and opportunities for reflection, accompanied by the writings and words of the much-loved bishop.

Info:

• www.fondazionedontonino.it
• www.dontoninovescovo.it
• Don Tonino’s Way: The itinerary promoted by the Diocese of Molfetta–Ruvo–Giovinazzo–Terlizzi, known as “Don Tonino Bello’s Way”, was created to promote awareness of the Salento-born bishop by retracing the key stages of his life throughout Puglia. Combining an understanding of his teachings with the discovery of the places in his beloved homeland, the route offers both a physical and spiritual journey embodying Christian and civic principles. It connects the towns of Molfetta and Alessano along a route extending for more than 400 km. Passing through places of great cultural, religious and natural significance along the inland spine of the region, pilgrims will reach Don Tonino’s tomb before continuing towards the geographical tip of the Italian peninsula and the Sanctuary of