Enjoy a visit to Giuseppe David Di Gesù’s workshop in Altamura and learn more about the works of art that he creates

you want to get to know not only the Puglia region, but also the people living and working in this
beautiful region, you should also plan a visit to a goldsmith in his workshop in Altamura, thus taking
the unique opportunity to meet an artist working in Puglia and see his works of art created.
Puglia Private Tour, in collaboration with Bed and Breakfast Leonessa di Puglia Affittacamere and
goldsmith Giuseppe David Di Gesù, offers a chance to visit the artist’s workshop, where you can see
the goldsmith in action and learn more about the goldsmith’s ancient craft.
You will visit the goldsmith in his workshop, which is located in the beautiful old town of Altamura. The
city, also known as the Lioness of Apulia looks back on a long history. The splendor of the buildings
and the mentality of the inhabitants create a magical atmosphere in which you can immerse
yourselves when visiting a local goldsmith in his workshop. He only uses traditional means and tools
and the inimitable skill of his hands to create his works of art.
Meet the artist personally and learn more about his works of art and his working techniques. The artist
speaks Italian and Spanish. On request, you can also book a half day tour accompanied by a licensed
English-speaking tour guide who will translate for you and accompany to the artist’s workshop followed
by a walking tour in Altamura (on request).An impressive and emotionally enriching experience: a
chance to immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of art and culture that makes our region a very
special place.
– Minimum stay of 2 nights for 2 persons in a standard double room (bed and breakfast)
– Visit of the goldsmith in his workshop, where the artist lets the guests participate in the creative
process, shows his work techniques and tools and learns more about a traditional handicraft
Price for the above described offer

The offer includes:
– Minimum stay of 2 nights for 2 persons in a standard double room (bed and breakfast)
– Visit of the goldsmith in his workshop, where the artist lets the guests participate in the creative
process, shows his work techniques and tools and learns more about a traditional handicraft
Price for the above described offer
starting fom Euro 320,00 (for 2 persons including bed and breakfast)
Bookings are possible up to 7 days before the arrival date (on request, depending on the availability of
the rooms and depending on the dates of the artist).
The price has to be paid in advance and not refundable.
Biography of the goldsmith
* Giuseppe David di Gesu, Bolivian from Cochabamba, class 1954, lives for years in his adopted
home of Puglia, after a short creative period in Argentina. The artist has been living and working in
Altamura for many years. He is a goldsmith who combines technical know-how with an intimate,
naturalistic sensibility, qualities that he has refined over the years through patient, intense study and
which he has created in the creation of his jewels that seem to thrive on life Use brings. Today he is
for the people of Altamura, one of them who belongs to you. Since his childhood, he has a passion for
the creative process of the work of a goldsmith, he initially learned from a Native American master,
from whom he learned the secrets and various techniques used to make gold and silver jewelry.

He continued his work in Argentina and then in Italy. Today, he has his own unique style and his works
of art are inimitable unique pieces. The artist also produces coins by hand for the annual medieval
festival Federicus.
Unmistakable is his creative artistry, his continuous exploration of the past leads back to the
mysterious and fascinating civilizations of the Maya and the Atztecs. *
In recent years, the master has been immersed in the coinage of ancient coins, studying the
techniques of the Greek and Roman eras, and those of the Middle Ages at the time of Frederick II, the
Swabian. He masters the craft of minting with traditional means such as the hammer.
Book a visit in Giuseppe David Di Gesù’s the workshop!
*translation based on Lello Spinelli’s text as published in the ZipSera Magazine (translaton by Natalie
Hörner).