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Castellana Grotte

⭐ 9.6

Underground capital of Puglia, kingdom of spectacular caves.

The caves were discovered in 1938 by Professor Franco Anelli, and the town took the name Castellana Grotte in 1950. The entrance is through the Grave, a sinkhole about sixty meters deep; the short route is about 1.5 km, the long one about 3 km (allow two hours) and ends at the Grotta Bianca. In town, the Chiesa Madre di San Leone Magno dates from 1383. On January 11, the Fanòve bonfires light up the streets, and local farms produce Cima di Mola olives.
🕒1 h — Quick visit | 2 to 3 h — Recommended visit | half a day — Full visit sur place
🌊About 20 min by car to Lama Monachile (Polignano a Mare)
📅March–June and September–October. Can be visited all year round.
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Infos pratiques à Castellana Grotte

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🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Parking Grotte
Official site parking lot.
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🅿️ Parking Centro
Public parking near the town center.
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🅿️ Blue zones
Regulated paid parking.

⛔ Zone ZTL

ℹ️ No permanent electronically controlled ZTL was found in the centre; temporary ZTLs and pedestrian areas are sometimes set up by order, for example around the caves (Piazzale Anelli) during works. ℹ️ ZTL hours and rules may change. Always check the signs at the entrance to the zone to avoid a fine.

🌊 Mer la plus proche

Polignano a Mare, Monopoli.
Distance : 18 000

🎉 Événements locaux

  • Festa delle Fanòve — 11–12 January — Bonfires on 11 January; on 12 January, procession of the statue of the Madonna della Vetrana.
  • Festa patronale — Last weekend of April — Processions, brass band concerts and fireworks.
  • Madonna del Caroseno — 7–8 September — Religious festival of the Madonna del Caroseno.

🛍️ Marchés locaux

  • Mercato settimanale di Castellana Grotte — Saturday — Traditional weekly market — Weekly market for non-food goods on Piazza Garibaldi and the nearby streets (back in its original location since November 2023).

✨ Ambiance

Naturelle, touristique, familiale, pédagogique.

⭐ Ce qui rend ce lieu unique

Major natural attraction, accessible to all, international renown.

💡 Bon à savoir avant ta visite

Information non renseignée pour le moment.

🔥 Activités populaires

Cave tours, family activities, nature, photography.

🕒 Temps de visite conseillé

2 to 3 hours for the caves. Half a day with the town.

🗓️ Temps de séjour conseillé

1 h — Quick visit | 2 to 3 h — Recommended visit | half a day — Full visit

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🚗 Accès voiture

Access via regional roads from Bari and the Adriatic coast.

🚆 Accès train

🚆 Train
Castellana Grotte station, regional line.

Trainline
Trenitalia

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🚌 Accès bus

🚌 Bus
Regional connections from Bari and Putignano.

Omio

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À PROPOS DE Castellana Grotte

Castellana Grotte is a town in central Puglia, world-renowned for its karst caves, among Europe’s largest and most spectacular. This natural site is the main attraction, offering an impressive underground journey through stalactites, stalagmites, and monumental caverns.

It’s an ideal base for exploring the region between the Itria Valley and the Adriatic coast, letting you discover a unique natural heritage that’s easily accessible.

The caves were discovered in 1938 by Professor Franco Anelli, and the town took the name Castellana Grotte in 1950. The entrance is through the Grave, a sinkhole about sixty meters deep; the short route is about 1.5 km, the long one about 3 km (allow two hours) and ends at the Grotta Bianca. In town, the Chiesa Madre di San Leone Magno dates from 1383. On January 11, the Fanòve bonfires light up the streets, and local farms produce Cima di Mola olives.
🧭Center 📍Castellana Grotte 🏛️Town ⏱️2 to 3 hours for the caves. Half a day with the town. ✨Naturelle, touristique, familiale, pédagogique. 🚗Limited ZTL in the center.
Stalactites illuminées dans les grottes de Castellana
La Grave, la grande salle des grottes de Castellana, et son ouverture vers le ciel
Rayon de lumière tombant dans la Grave des grottes de Castellana
Concrétions colorées dans les grottes de Castellana
Galerie de stalactites des grottes de Castellana
INFOS PRATIQUES
Recharge Voir les bornes
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Parking Oui
⛔
ZTL Oui, attention...
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Mer About 20 min by car to Lama Monachile (Polignano a Mare)
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Événements Oui
🛍️
Marché Saturday
✨
Ambiance Naturelle, touristique, familiale,...
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Bornes de recharge

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🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Parking Grotte
Official site parking lot.
View parking

🅿️ Parking Centro
Public parking near the town center.
View parking

🅿️ Blue zones
Regulated paid parking.

⛔ Zone ZTL

ℹ️ No permanent electronically controlled ZTL was found in the centre; temporary ZTLs and pedestrian areas are sometimes set up by order, for example around the caves (Piazzale Anelli) during works. ℹ️ ZTL hours and rules may change. Always check the signs at the entrance to the zone to avoid a fine.

🌊 Mer la plus proche

Polignano a Mare, Monopoli.
Distance : 18 000

🎉 Événements locaux

  • Festa delle Fanòve — 11–12 January — Bonfires on 11 January; on 12 January, procession of the statue of the Madonna della Vetrana.
  • Festa patronale — Last weekend of April — Processions, brass band concerts and fireworks.
  • Madonna del Caroseno — 7–8 September — Religious festival of the Madonna del Caroseno.

🛍️ Marchés locaux

  • Mercato settimanale di Castellana Grotte — Saturday — Traditional weekly market — Weekly market for non-food goods on Piazza Garibaldi and the nearby streets (back in its original location since November 2023).

✨ Ambiance

Naturelle, touristique, familiale, pédagogique.

⭐ Ce qui rend ce lieu unique

Major natural attraction, accessible to all, international renown.

💡 Bon à savoir avant ta visite

Information non renseignée pour le moment.

🔥 Activités populaires

Cave tours, family activities, nature, photography.

🕒 Temps de visite conseillé

2 to 3 hours for the caves. Half a day with the town.

🗓️ Temps de séjour conseillé

1 h — Quick visit | 2 to 3 h — Recommended visit | half a day — Full visit

🚗 Accès voiture

Access via regional roads from Bari and the Adriatic coast.

🚆 Accès train

🚆 Train
Castellana Grotte station, regional line.

Trainline
Trenitalia

View the station

🚌 Accès bus

🚌 Bus
Regional connections from Bari and Putignano.

Omio

View the stops

📍 Ouvrir dans Google Maps
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