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Altamura

⭐ 9.5

A city of stone and bread, in the heart of Alta Murgia.

Frederick II had the cathedral built in 1232, and the town earned the nickname “Leonessa di Puglia” (lioness of Puglia) for resisting the Bourbons. Around Altamura, prehistory is never far: the Altamura Man, a Neanderthal skeleton found in 1993 in the Lamalunga cave, some 20,000 dinosaur footprints in a former quarry, and the Pulo, a sinkhole about 95 m deep. The bread received its DOP label in 2005: durum wheat semolina, natural sourdough, wood-fired baking. At the end of April, the Federicus festival takes the town back to the Middle Ages.
🕒1 h — Quick visit | 2 to 3 h — Recommended visit | half a day — Full visit sur place
🌊About 50 min by car to Giovinazzo
📅March–June and September–October.
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Infos pratiques à Altamura

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🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Parking Via Bari
Public parking close to the centre.
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🅿️ Parking Piazza Zanardelli
Convenient parking within walking distance of the old town.
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🅿️ Blue zones
Regulated paid parking around the center.

⛔ Zone ZTL

📅 All year round ZTL in the historic center 24/7, on trial since 1 December 2024 (entrances from Piazza Unità d’Italia, Piazza Resistenza, Via Nicola Melodia, Via Conservatorio del Carmine and Piazza Martiri). Corso Federico II di Svevia and Piazza Duomo are pedestrian. ℹ️ Entrances monitored by electronic gates (« varco attivo » sign). ℹ️ Accommodation in the historic center: ask the property for access before arrival. ℹ️ ZTL hours and rules may change. Always check the signage at the entrance to the zone to avoid fines.

🌊 Mer la plus proche

Adriatic coast (Giovinazzo, Molfetta).
Distance : 45 000

🎉 Événements locaux

  • Federicus — Usually end of April (3 days) — Medieval historical re-enactment in honour of Frederick II.

🛍️ Marchés locaux

  • Mercato settimanale di Altamura — Saturday — Traditional weekly market — Weekly market on Via Manzoni and the surrounding streets.

✨ Ambiance

Historique, gastronomique, authentique, locale.

⭐ Ce qui rend ce lieu unique

Authenticity, heritage, renowned gastronomy.

💡 Bon à savoir avant ta visite

Information non renseignée pour le moment.

🔥 Activités populaires

Cultural visits, food, hiking, photography.

🕒 Temps de visite conseillé

2 to 3 hours for the historic centre. Half a day with the surrounding area.

🗓️ Temps de séjour conseillé

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

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Transports à Altamura

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🚗 Accès voiture

Access via regional roads from Bari and Basilicata.

🚆 Accès train

🚆 Train
Altamura station, regional lines.

Trainline
Trenitalia

See the station

🚌 Accès bus

🚌 Bus
Regional connections to Alta Murgia and Bari.

Omio

See the stops

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À PROPOS D’Altamura

Altamura is a large inland city in Puglia, famous throughout Italy for its traditional DOP bread and its limestone historic center. Located on the Alta Murgia plateau, it offers an authentic atmosphere, far from seaside tourism.

The city stands out for its medieval cathedral, ancient alleys, historic bakeries, and its immediate proximity to the Alta Murgia National Park. Altamura is an ideal stop to discover rural, cultural, and gastronomic Puglia.

Frederick II had the cathedral built in 1232, and the town earned the nickname “Leonessa di Puglia” (lioness of Puglia) for resisting the Bourbons. Around Altamura, prehistory is never far: the Altamura Man, a Neanderthal skeleton found in 1993 in the Lamalunga cave, some 20,000 dinosaur footprints in a former quarry, and the Pulo, a sinkhole about 95 m deep. The bread received its DOP label in 2005: durum wheat semolina, natural sourdough, wood-fired baking. At the end of April, the Federicus festival takes the town back to the Middle Ages.
🧭Bari & surroundings 📍Altamura 🏛️Town ⏱️2 to 3 hours for the historic centre. Half a day with the surrounding area. ✨Historique, gastronomique, authentique, locale. 🚗ZTL zone
La cathédrale romane d'Altamura et ses deux clochers
La rosace de la cathédrale d'Altamura
Les clochers de la cathédrale d'Altamura sur un ciel bleu
INFOS PRATIQUES
Recharge Voir les bornes
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Parking Oui, Via BariPublic parking close to the centre.View parking...
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ZTL Oui, attention...
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Mer About 50 min by car to Giovinazzo
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Événements Oui
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Marché Saturday
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Ambiance Historique, gastronomique, authentique,...
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Bornes de recharge

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🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Parking Via Bari
Public parking close to the centre.
View parking

🅿️ Parking Piazza Zanardelli
Convenient parking within walking distance of the old town.
View parking

🅿️ Blue zones
Regulated paid parking around the center.

⛔ Zone ZTL

📅 All year round ZTL in the historic center 24/7, on trial since 1 December 2024 (entrances from Piazza Unità d’Italia, Piazza Resistenza, Via Nicola Melodia, Via Conservatorio del Carmine and Piazza Martiri). Corso Federico II di Svevia and Piazza Duomo are pedestrian. ℹ️ Entrances monitored by electronic gates (« varco attivo » sign). ℹ️ Accommodation in the historic center: ask the property for access before arrival. ℹ️ ZTL hours and rules may change. Always check the signage at the entrance to the zone to avoid fines.

🌊 Mer la plus proche

Adriatic coast (Giovinazzo, Molfetta).
Distance : 45 000

🎉 Événements locaux

  • Federicus — Usually end of April (3 days) — Medieval historical re-enactment in honour of Frederick II.

🛍️ Marchés locaux

  • Mercato settimanale di Altamura — Saturday — Traditional weekly market — Weekly market on Via Manzoni and the surrounding streets.

✨ Ambiance

Historique, gastronomique, authentique, locale.

⭐ Ce qui rend ce lieu unique

Authenticity, heritage, renowned gastronomy.

💡 Bon à savoir avant ta visite

Information non renseignée pour le moment.

🔥 Activités populaires

Cultural visits, food, hiking, photography.

🕒 Temps de visite conseillé

2 to 3 hours for the historic centre. Half a day with the surrounding area.

🗓️ 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 Basilicata.

🚆 Accès train

🚆 Train
Altamura station, regional lines.

Trainline
Trenitalia

See the station

🚌 Accès bus

🚌 Bus
Regional connections to Alta Murgia and Bari.

Omio

See the stops

📍 Ouvrir dans Google Maps
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Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta

Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta

Medieval cathedral founded by Frederick II, a symbol of the city.

100 m • 1 min à pied
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Centro Storico di Altamura

Centro Storico di Altamura

Network of ancient alleys known as "claustri".

50 m • 1 min à pied
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Museo Nazionale Archeologico

Museo Nazionale Archeologico

Museum tracing the area’s ancient history.

400 m • 5 min à pied
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Forni storici del Pane di Altamura

Forni storici del Pane di Altamura

Traditional ovens producing the famous DOP bread.

100 m • 1 min à pied
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Uomo di Altamura (site)

Uomo di Altamura (site)

Prehistoric site linked to one of Europe’s oldest hominids.

6 km
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