View of a street in Altamura, with a decorative gate and the silhouette of a church under a blue sky.
Picturesque alley of Altamura, with old facades and lampposts, evoking Mediterranean architecture.
Statue of Minerva in front of the cathedral of Altamura, symbolizing local history and culture.
Imposing church in Altamura, with a lively crowd in the square, under a bright blue sky, illustrating the local heritage.

Altamura

It is a charming Italian city, famous for its unique bread and labyrinthine streets lined with historic buildings.

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Aurelie @lilifoodiestravel

This small village perched at 500 meters above sea level has a very cute historic center in the middle of its ramparts.

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On the way to Matera, pass through Altamura.

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Jérémy Colombo

The bread of Altamura is famous all over the world. It is literally the symbol of Altamura, its product par excellence without a doubt the best bread in Italy. Ask to visit the ancient ovens where you will discover the process and history with the help of a local guide.

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Aurelie @lilifoodiestravel

Park at the edge of the historic center and take a break to walk around.

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Aurelie @lilifoodiestravel

Discover its cult bread: the pane di Altamura.

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Rolling landscape with green fields and a small stone house in the Alta Murgia National Park.

Alta Murgia National Park

  • Stroll
  • Nature

On the heights of Altamura, the territory of the park is characterized by a striking succession of rocky ridges, sinkholes, gentle hills, swallow holes, karst cavities, and steep cliffs.

View of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, famous for its Romanesque architecture and its two majestic bell towers.

Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta

  • Monument
  • Church

Historical 13th-century cathedral whose outer door is adorned with stone sculptures.

Entrance of the Museo Diocesano Matroneo in Altamura, with stairs leading to the religious art exhibition.

Diocesan Museum Matroneo

  • Museum
  • Culture

A space for the preservation of ecclesiastical heritage, social inclusion, and support for the territory of Apulia.

Panoramic view of the Altamura Man Prehistoric Site, highlighting its rock formations and abundant vegetation.

Prehistoric Site of the Altamura Man

  • Archaeological Site

The Lamalunga cave is an archaeological site located near Altamura, in the province of Bari, known for being the site of the discovery of the Altamura Man. It is the only remains of complete human skeletons from the Paleolithic period, belonging to Homo neanderthalensis, which lived 180,000 to 130,000 years ago.

Wide green field in Pulo di Altamura, dotted with white clouds and surrounded by typical rock formations.

Pulo di Altamura

  • Viewpoint
  • Stroll
  • Nature

A depression created by the constant flow of rainwater in this specific location.

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