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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Aurelie @lilifoodiestravel
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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Discover its cult bread: the pane di Altamura.
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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.
Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
- Monument
- Church
Historical 13th-century cathedral whose outer door is adorned with stone sculptures.
Diocesan Museum Matroneo
- Museum
- Culture
A space for the preservation of ecclesiastical heritage, social inclusion, and support for the territory of Apulia.
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.