Bari district, Apulia, Italy

Places to visit near Altamura

Altamura is a town in Bari district, Apulia, Italy, home to about 67,821 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 31 caves and 9 museums. The must-see places are Cattedrale (14 km), Chiesa Ruprestre di San Pietro in Principibus (22 km) and Madonna Delle Vergini (23 km).

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Altamura at a glance

Location
Bari district, Apulia, Italy
Population
about 67,821
Coordinates
40.8266° N, 16.5495° E
Places within 50 km
132 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Altamura

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Altamura: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Altamura

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Altamura. The closest is Palazzo Ponzetti-Persio (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Altamura

60 churches within 100 km of Altamura. The closest is Chiesa di Santa Lucia (1 km); the best-known is Cattedrale (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Altamura

33 caves within 100 km of Altamura. The closest is Grotta di Lamalunga (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Altamura

15 museums within 100 km of Altamura. The closest is Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Altamura (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Altamura

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Altamura. The closest is Monte Chiancaro (13 km); the best-known is Belvedere di Murgia Timone (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Altamura

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Altamura. The closest is Pulicchio di Toritto (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Altamura

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Altamura
  2. 14 km Cattedrale · church, Bari
  3. 15 km Teatro Mercadante · church, Bari
  4. 1 km Chiesa di Santa Lucia · church, Bari
  5. 1 km Monastero di Santa Maria del Soccorso · church, Matera
  6. 1 km Cattedrale Santa Maria Assunta · church, Bari
  7. 0 km Back to Altamura

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How to reach Altamura

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    Within 15 km of Altamura

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Altamura by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3873Palazzo Ponzetti-Persio (1 km)
    Churches3460Chiesa di Santa Lucia (1 km)
    Caves3133Grotta di Lamalunga (7 km)
    Museums915Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Altamura (1 km)
    Other attractions1011Castello Svevo (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints510Monte Chiancaro (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Pulicchio di Toritto (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Lago di San Giuliano (30 km)
    Parks01Giardini Peripato (88 km)
    Beaches & coast01Porto di Torre Canne (97 km)

    Altamura: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Altamura?

    Cattedrale (church, about 14 km), Chiesa di Santa Lucia (church, about 1 km), Teatro Mercadante (church, about 1 km), Monastero di Santa Maria del Soccorso (church, about 1 km), Cattedrale Santa Maria Assunta (church, about 1 km), San Michele O del Purgatorio (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Altamura?

    132 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 31 caves, 9 museums, 10 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Altamura?

    Palazzo Ponzetti-Persio, about 1 km by road; Porta Bari (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Altamura?

    Chiesa di Santa Lucia, about 1 km by road; Teatro Mercadante (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Altamura?

    Grotta di Lamalunga, about 7 km by road; Pulo di Altamura (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Altamura?

    Start in Altamura, visit Cattedrale, then Teatro Mercadante, then Chiesa di Santa Lucia, then Monastero di Santa Maria del Soccorso, then Cattedrale Santa Maria Assunta, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Altamura?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Altamura

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Altamura’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.