À visiter

Cassano delle Murge

⭐ 8

In the Alta Murgia: Mercadante forest, Baroque palace, and wicker basketry

The town’s origins are believed to be Roman, and a 5th-century mosaic was discovered there. It took the name “delle Murge” in 1862 to distinguish itself from other towns named Cassano. Around the village: the Grotta del Cristo, discovered in the 17th century about 3 km away, and the Pasciullo abyss, 180 m deep and still unexplored. Local artisans work with willow and rush. In May, the Madonn’ d’basce festival sets the pace of village life. In 2016, the municipality hosted the APULIA Land Art Festival.
🕒1 h — Quick visit | 2 to 3 h — Recommended visit | half a day — Full visit sur place
🌊About 45 min by car to Giovinazzo; about 55 min to Polignano a Mare.
📅Spring and autumn for hiking in the Alta Murgia; May for the Madonn’ d’basce festival.
MÉTÉO EN DIRECT
☀️
--°C
Chargement...
🌬️ Vent -- km/h
👥 Affluence
--
⏱️ Meilleur moment --
Voir météo ›
APULIA

Infos pratiques à Cassano delle Murge

Les informations utiles à connaître avant ta visite.

🅿️ Parking

It’s best to park around the historic center and continue on foot. View parking areas

⛔ Zone ZTL

ℹ️ Regulations are currently being drafted (public meeting regarding the "new ZTL" on 2026-04-23) and the municipal portal offers a ZTL permit service. Perimeter, hours, and activation date not found: please check with local police. ℹ️ ZTL rules and hours can change. Always check the signage at the zone entrance to avoid fines.

🌊 Mer la plus proche

Giovinazzo (San Matteo and Le Macchie, seaside resorts on the southern coast with many lidos), Polignano a Mare (Blue Flag 2026)
Distance : 43500

🎉 Événements locaux

  • Madonn’ d’basce — Every year in May — Celebration of the “Madonn’ d’basce”, a religious tradition of the village.

🛍️ Marchés locaux

  • Mercato settimanale di Cassano delle Murge — Friday — Traditional weekly market — Cassano delle Murge's weekly market, every Friday.

✨ Ambiance

Bourg des Murges fortifié et calme, dans le Parc national de l’Alta Murgia.

⭐ Ce qui rend ce lieu unique

Exceptional natural heritage with a landscaped forest and national park, rich Roman past, and vibrant traditional craftsmanship.

💡 Bon à savoir avant ta visite

Information non renseignée pour le moment.

🔥 Activités populaires

Stroll through the walled center, see Palazzo Miani-Perotti, hike toward the Mercadante forest and Alta Murgia, and discover the wicker and rush craftsmanship.

🕒 Temps de visite conseillé

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

🗓️ Temps de séjour conseillé

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

APULIA

Transports à Cassano delle Murge

Les informations utiles pour organiser ton arrivée, tes déplacements et ton stationnement autour de cette destination.

🚗 Accès voiture

Bari is about 35 min away by car, Altamura 30 min, and Acquaviva delle Fonti 10 min.

🚆 Accès train

Cassano delle Murge does not have a train station; the nearest station is Acquaviva delle Fonti (Bari–Taranto line, Trenitalia), a few kilometers away, accessible by car, taxi, or bus.

Hours & tickets:
Trenitalia

🚌 Accès bus

Bus connections are available to Bari and Acquaviva delle Fonti. See lines

À PROPOS DE Cassano delle Murge

Cassano delle Murge is a walled town in the Murge, within the Alta Murgia National Park. The center is quick to explore: narrow streets, Palazzo Miani-Perotti, a late Baroque palace (1763 design) housing a picture gallery and library, the mother church Santa Maria Assunta, and the convent Santa Maria degli Angeli (1469). For fresh air, the Mercadante forest, developed from 1928 onward, is located in the municipality. The town is also known for its willow and rush basketry. Plan half a day.

The town’s origins are believed to be Roman, and a 5th-century mosaic was discovered there. It took the name “delle Murge” in 1862 to distinguish itself from other towns named Cassano. Around the village: the Grotta del Cristo, discovered in the 17th century about 3 km away, and the Pasciullo abyss, 180 m deep and still unexplored. Local artisans work with willow and rush. In May, the Madonn’ d’basce festival sets the pace of village life. In 2016, the municipality hosted the APULIA Land Art Festival.
🧭Bari & surroundings 📍Cassano delle Murge 🏛️Town ⏱️1 h — Quick visit | 2 to 3 h — Recommended visit | half a day — Full visit ✨Bourg des Murges fortifié et calme, dans le Parc national de l’Alta Murgia. 🚗New ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone) in preparation for the historic center.
INFOS PRATIQUES
Recharge Voir les bornes
🅿️
Parking Oui
⛔
ZTL Oui, attention...
🌊
Mer About 45 min by car to Giovinazzo; about 55 min to Polignano a Mare.
🎉
Événements Oui
🛍️
Marché Friday
✨
Ambiance Bourg des Murges...
APULIA

Toutes les infos utiles à Cassano delle Murge

Les informations pratiques pour organiser ta visite.

Bornes de recharge

Consulte la carte des bornes de recharge disponibles autour de cette destination.

Voir les bornes de recharge
🅿️ Parking

It’s best to park around the historic center and continue on foot. View parking areas

⛔ Zone ZTL

ℹ️ Regulations are currently being drafted (public meeting regarding the "new ZTL" on 2026-04-23) and the municipal portal offers a ZTL permit service. Perimeter, hours, and activation date not found: please check with local police. ℹ️ ZTL rules and hours can change. Always check the signage at the zone entrance to avoid fines.

🌊 Mer la plus proche

Giovinazzo (San Matteo and Le Macchie, seaside resorts on the southern coast with many lidos), Polignano a Mare (Blue Flag 2026)
Distance : 43500

🎉 Événements locaux

  • Madonn’ d’basce — Every year in May — Celebration of the “Madonn’ d’basce”, a religious tradition of the village.

🛍️ Marchés locaux

  • Mercato settimanale di Cassano delle Murge — Friday — Traditional weekly market — Cassano delle Murge's weekly market, every Friday.

✨ Ambiance

Bourg des Murges fortifié et calme, dans le Parc national de l’Alta Murgia.

⭐ Ce qui rend ce lieu unique

Exceptional natural heritage with a landscaped forest and national park, rich Roman past, and vibrant traditional craftsmanship.

💡 Bon à savoir avant ta visite

Information non renseignée pour le moment.

🔥 Activités populaires

Stroll through the walled center, see Palazzo Miani-Perotti, hike toward the Mercadante forest and Alta Murgia, and discover the wicker and rush craftsmanship.

🕒 Temps de visite conseillé

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

🗓️ Temps de séjour conseillé

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

🚗 Accès voiture

Bari is about 35 min away by car, Altamura 30 min, and Acquaviva delle Fonti 10 min.

🚆 Accès train

Cassano delle Murge does not have a train station; the nearest station is Acquaviva delle Fonti (Bari–Taranto line, Trenitalia), a few kilometers away, accessible by car, taxi, or bus.

Hours & tickets:
Trenitalia

🚌 Accès bus

Bus connections are available to Bari and Acquaviva delle Fonti. See lines

📍 Ouvrir dans Google Maps
Application APULIA
SÉJOUR SUR MESURE

Crée ton séjour sur mesure

Ajoute tes favoris et construis ton itinéraire avec APULIA.

Créer mon séjour
QR code APULIA
Scanne avec ton téléphone Ouvre la page d’installation APULIA.

Les incontournables

Foresta Mercadante

Foresta Mercadante

A vast landscaped forest created in 1928 to prevent hydrogeological instability, now part of the Alta Murgia National Park, offering hiking trails and picnic areas.

6 km
Voir sur la carte ›
Palazzo Marchesale Miani-Perotti

Palazzo Marchesale Miani-Perotti

A late Baroque palace built in 1763 by architect Vincenzo Ruffo, now housing the municipal art collection and library.

50 m • 1 min à pied
Voir sur la carte ›
Chiesa Madre di Santa Maria Assunta

Chiesa Madre di Santa Maria Assunta

Church built in 1887, featuring an Apulian Romanesque bell tower dating back to 1348.

150 m • 2 min à pied
Voir sur la carte ›
Convento di Santissima Maria degli Angeli

Convento di Santissima Maria degli Angeli

A 1469 convent housing a sacred image dating back to the year 742.

1,6 km • 20 min à pied
Voir sur la carte ›
Grotta di Cristo and Grave di Pasciullo

Grotta di Cristo and Grave di Pasciullo

The Grotta di Cristo, discovered in the 17th century and the largest cave in the area, and the Grave di Pasciullo, a 180-meter deep karst abyss located 2 km east of the town.

1,4 km • 18 min à pied
Voir sur la carte ›

Expériences à vivre

Live mozzarella making on an organic farm.

Live mozzarella making on an organic farm.

On an organic farm on the Murge plateau, near Putignano, you go behind the scenes of...

★ 4.9 💬 20 avis ⏱ 1h30 📍 25 km
Dès 44€ Réserver
UNESCO Tour of Alberobello and Matera by Bus from Bari

UNESCO Tour of Alberobello and Matera by Bus from Bari

Depart from Bari for a day trip to Alberobello and Matera, two UNESCO World Heritage sites....

★ 4.8 💬 4172 avis ⏱ 10h 📍 27 km
Dès 47€ Réserver
Pasta, tiramisu and gelato with a chef in Bari.

Pasta, tiramisu and gelato with a chef in Bari.

In a restaurant loved by Bari locals, a chef from the region teaches you to make...

★ 4.8 💬 322 avis ⏱ 3h 📍 27 km
Dès 64€ Réserver
Fresh pasta and tiramisu in Bari, with wine.

Fresh pasta and tiramisu in Bari, with wine.

Learn to make fresh pasta and a proper tiramisu in a family-run restaurant, a stone's throw...

★ 4.8 💬 941 avis ⏱ 3h 📍 27 km
Dès 55€ Réserver
Old Town rickshaw tour

Old Town rickshaw tour

You hop into a rickshaw with a guide who pedals and takes you through old Bari....

★ 4.7 💬 356 avis ⏱ 1h30 📍 27 km
Dès 68€ Réserver
Experience Bari’s traditions through its famous orecchiette.

Experience Bari’s traditions through its famous orecchiette.

The tour is a relaxed walk through Bari Vecchia. Your guide takes you into the narrow...

★ 4.6 💬 210 avis ⏱ 2h30 📍 27 km
Dès 61€ Réserver
Matera and Alberobello in a day.

Matera and Alberobello in a day.

Leave Bari by coach to see two UNESCO World Heritage sites in a single day. First...

★ 4.7 💬 683 avis ⏱ 10h 📍 27 km
Dès 35€ Réserver
Polignano, Ostuni and Locorotondo in a day.

Polignano, Ostuni and Locorotondo in a day.

Leave Bari on an air-conditioned Gran Turismo coach for a day between the sea and the...

★ 4.6 💬 1213 avis ⏱ 7h30–10h 📍 27 km
Dès 45€ Réserver
Alberobello, Monopoli and Polignano in a day.

Alberobello, Monopoli and Polignano in a day.

Set off from Bari at 9am in an air-conditioned coach to see three of Puglia's must-sees...

★ 4.8 💬 969 avis ⏱ 8h–10h 📍 27 km
Dès 49€ Réserver
Castel del Monte, Altamura, Gravina and Trani.

Castel del Monte, Altamura, Gravina and Trani.

Leave Bari in an air-conditioned coach for a day linking four of Puglia's standout places. Castel...

★ 4.7 💬 172 avis ⏱ 10h 📍 27 km
Dès 65€ Réserver
The original street food of Bari Vecchia.

The original street food of Bari Vecchia.

Spend three hours wandering the alleys of Bari Vecchia with a guide who lives the city...

★ 4.6 💬 513 avis ⏱ 3h 📍 28 km
Dès 48€ Réserver
Guided walking tour of historic Bari.

Guided walking tour of historic Bari.

Explore Bari's old town on foot in 2 hours with a local guide. Piazza del Ferrarese...

★ 4.6 💬 1128 avis ⏱ 2h 📍 28 km
Dès 29€ Réserver

Où dormir

Pietrablu Resort & Spa

Pietrablu Resort & Spa

Pietrablu Resort & Spa is a seaside hotel complex near Polignano a Mare, in Puglia. Set...

★ 8.2 💬 900 avis 🏘 Polignano a Mare 📍 40 km
Dès 225€ Réserver
Tarif par nuit
Trulli Holiday Albergo Diffuso

Trulli Holiday Albergo Diffuso

Trulli Holiday Albergo Diffuso offers a unique experience in the heart of Alberobello, in Puglia, with...

★ 9.6 💬 1399 avis 🏘 Alberobello 📍 41 km
Dès 177€ Réserver
Tarif par nuit
Hotel Lanzillotta

Hotel Lanzillotta

Hotel Lanzillotta is a 4-star hotel located in the heart of Alberobello, in Puglia. It offers...

★ 8.6 💬 45 avis 🏘 Alberobello 📍 41 km
Dès 145€ Réserver
Tarif par nuit
Trulli di Pozzomasiello

Trulli di Pozzomasiello

Trulli di Pozzomasiello is a group of traditional trulli located in Locorotondo, in the heart of...

★ 9.6 💬 115 avis 🏘 Locorotondo 📍 49 km
Dès 110€ Réserver
Tarif par nuit