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Altamura​

Altamura


The city of Altamura is famous throughout Italy for the quality of its bread; upon entry you'll be greeted with a sign saying "Benvenuti nella Città del Pane" (Welcome to the City of Bread). 

Apart from its culinary expertise, this is a beautiful, small city with a population of around 70,000. At its heart is an elegant Romanesque Cathedral dating back to the 13th century which is worth a visit alone.

​Around the cathedral you'll find lots of bars, restaurants and no shortage of shops, 
Altamura translates as "High Wall" in English and the same city wall still stands today. Archways in the walls lead to the medieval centre where the city's history is celebrated with various flags and banners. ​

Lying just at its edge, Altamura is well-positioned for visits to the Alta Murgia National Park while the closest town to the west is Gravina di Puglia which is highly recommended. From here you can also skip south across the regional border to Basilicata where you'll find the UNESCO World Heritage site of Matera just 20 kilometres away. 

​Category: Historic Towns of Puglia

Administrative area: Metropolitan City of Bari

Population: 70,667

Highlights: Bread, cathedral

​Close by: Gravina in Puglia, Alta Murgia National Park, Bari

Recommended accommodation: Fuori le Mura
Nearest train station: ​​​​​​Gravina in Puglia (14 km)
Best airport: ​​​​​​Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport (47 km)


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