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Palo del Colle

⭐ 7.8

Palazzo del Principe, the "Spione" bell tower, and the Palio del Viccio at Mardi Gras

Pliny the Elder mentions the Palionenses among the inhabitants of the region. In 1349, the old Auricarro was razed by the troops of Louis of Hungary. In 1464, King Ferrante of Aragon granted Palo, Modugno, and Bari to the Sforza family to form a duchy. Today, the municipal library (founded in 1946, about 50,000 volumes) and the ITACA academy, based here since 2013-2014, keep cultural life lively. The film “Tutto l’amore che c’è” (2000), by Sergio Rubini, was shot here.
🕒1 h — Quick visit | 2 to 3 h — Recommended visit | half a day — Full visit sur place
🌊About 25 minutes by car to Giovinazzo, whose southern coast has several lidos.
📅Mardi Gras for the Palio del Viccio; June 15 for the feast of San Vito; the town itself can be visited year-round.
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Infos pratiques à Palo del Colle

Les informations utiles à connaître avant ta visite.

🅿️ Parking

It's best to park at the large parking lot on Via Biebesheim am Rhein, about 700 m from the historic center, and continue on foot from there. View parking areas

⛔ Zone ZTL

ℹ️ In June 2023, the municipality defined a first one-year experimental ZTL (Via Cairoli and Piazza San Giovanni XXIII, reserved for residents), with its start depending on the reopening of Via Umberto I. Its effective start date and hours could not be confirmed. ℹ️ Check with the local police for details. ℹ️ ZTL hours and rules may change. Always check the signage at the entrance to the zone to avoid any fines.

🌊 Mer la plus proche

Giovinazzo (San Matteo and Le Macchie, seaside spots on the southern coast, rich in lidos), Polignano a Mare (Blue Flag 2026)
Distance : 16300

🎉 Événements locaux

  • Palio del Viccio — Shrove Tuesday — Free equestrian joust in the historic centre, between corso Italia and piazza Santa Croce; the winner receives the title of “Viccio”.
  • Procession of San Vito — 15 June — Annual procession in honour of Saint Vitus (San Vito), martyr.

🛍️ Marchés locaux

  • Mercato settimanale di Palo del Colle — Wednesday — Traditional weekly market — Weekly market held since June 2024 in a new market area, after leaving Piazzale Lenoci.

✨ Ambiance

Bourg historique de l’arrière-pays de Bari, rythmé par sa grande place et ses fêtes populaires.

⭐ Ce qui rend ce lieu unique

Exceptional architectural heritage blending Swabian and Aragonese influences, a remarkable monumental square, a historic library rich in rare documents.

💡 Bon à savoir avant ta visite

Information non renseignée pour le moment.

🔥 Activités populaires

Stroll around Piazza Santa Croce, see the Church of Santa Maria la Porta and its "Spione" bell tower, catch the Palio del Viccio at Mardi Gras, spot the neoclassical town hall from 1867.

🕒 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

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Transports à Palo del Colle

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

🚗 Accès voiture

Accessible via the SS96 (Palo del Colle south, center, and north exits). Bari is about 25 minutes away by car.

🚆 Accès train

Palo del Colle has its own station on the Ferrovie Appulo Lucane (FAL) line, on the Bari–Matera route.

Schedules:
Ferrovie Appulo Lucane

🚌 Accès bus

Ferrovie Appulo Lucane buses connect Palo del Colle to Bari, as well as to Binetto, Gravina, and Matera. See lines

À PROPOS DE Palo del Colle

Discover Palo del Colle around Piazza Santa Croce, which brings together several monuments. See the Church of Santa Maria la Porta (12th century) and its 49-meter bell tower, nicknamed “Spione,” the Church of Purgatory (1669-1673), and the Palazzo del Principe, which preserves the remains of a 13th-century castle. At Mardi Gras, the equestrian joust of the Palio del Viccio brings the historic center to life, between Corso Italia and Piazza Santa Croce. Allow a half-day, and continue on to Bitonto, 10 minutes away.

Pliny the Elder mentions the Palionenses among the inhabitants of the region. In 1349, the old Auricarro was razed by the troops of Louis of Hungary. In 1464, King Ferrante of Aragon granted Palo, Modugno, and Bari to the Sforza family to form a duchy. Today, the municipal library (founded in 1946, about 50,000 volumes) and the ITACA academy, based here since 2013-2014, keep cultural life lively. The film “Tutto l’amore che c’è” (2000), by Sergio Rubini, was shot here.
🧭Bari & surroundings 📍Palo del Colle 🏛️Town ⏱️1 h — Quick visit | 2 to 3 h — Recommended visit | half a day — Full visit ✨Bourg historique de l’arrière-pays de Bari, rythmé par sa grande place et ses fêtes populaires. 🚗Experimental ZTL defined in 2023 (Via Cairoli, Piazza San Giovanni XXIII); start date to be confirmed.
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Recharge Voir les bornes
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Parking Oui, Via Biebesheim am Rhein, about 700 m from the historic center, and continue on foot from there. View parking areas...
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ZTL Oui, attention...
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Mer About 25 minutes by car to Giovinazzo, whose southern coast has several lidos.
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Événements Oui
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Marché Wednesday
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Ambiance Bourg historique de...
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Bornes de recharge

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🅿️ Parking

It's best to park at the large parking lot on Via Biebesheim am Rhein, about 700 m from the historic center, and continue on foot from there. View parking areas

⛔ Zone ZTL

ℹ️ In June 2023, the municipality defined a first one-year experimental ZTL (Via Cairoli and Piazza San Giovanni XXIII, reserved for residents), with its start depending on the reopening of Via Umberto I. Its effective start date and hours could not be confirmed. ℹ️ Check with the local police for details. ℹ️ ZTL hours and rules may change. Always check the signage at the entrance to the zone to avoid any fines.

🌊 Mer la plus proche

Giovinazzo (San Matteo and Le Macchie, seaside spots on the southern coast, rich in lidos), Polignano a Mare (Blue Flag 2026)
Distance : 16300

🎉 Événements locaux

  • Palio del Viccio — Shrove Tuesday — Free equestrian joust in the historic centre, between corso Italia and piazza Santa Croce; the winner receives the title of “Viccio”.
  • Procession of San Vito — 15 June — Annual procession in honour of Saint Vitus (San Vito), martyr.

🛍️ Marchés locaux

  • Mercato settimanale di Palo del Colle — Wednesday — Traditional weekly market — Weekly market held since June 2024 in a new market area, after leaving Piazzale Lenoci.

✨ Ambiance

Bourg historique de l’arrière-pays de Bari, rythmé par sa grande place et ses fêtes populaires.

⭐ Ce qui rend ce lieu unique

Exceptional architectural heritage blending Swabian and Aragonese influences, a remarkable monumental square, a historic library rich in rare documents.

💡 Bon à savoir avant ta visite

Information non renseignée pour le moment.

🔥 Activités populaires

Stroll around Piazza Santa Croce, see the Church of Santa Maria la Porta and its "Spione" bell tower, catch the Palio del Viccio at Mardi Gras, spot the neoclassical town hall from 1867.

🕒 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

Accessible via the SS96 (Palo del Colle south, center, and north exits). Bari is about 25 minutes away by car.

🚆 Accès train

Palo del Colle has its own station on the Ferrovie Appulo Lucane (FAL) line, on the Bari–Matera route.

Schedules:
Ferrovie Appulo Lucane

🚌 Accès bus

Ferrovie Appulo Lucane buses connect Palo del Colle to Bari, as well as to Binetto, Gravina, and Matera. See lines

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