Altamura Travel Guide
Everything you need to plan your trip to the historic town in Puglia
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Latest page update: 20 May 2025
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By: Dion Protani
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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. |
Province: Metropolitan City of Bari
Region: Puglia Population: 70,108 (in 2024 - source) Highlights: bread, cathedral Size: 431 km² |
Elevation: 450 metres
Close by: Gravina in Puglia, Alta Murgia National Park, Bari Nearest train station: Gravina in Puglia (14 km) Fly to: Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport (47 km) Recommended accommodation: Fuori le Mura |
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