Basilica Cattedrale Maria Santissima della MadiaSt. Stephen CastleSantuario di Maria Santissima Regina del MondoEgnazia Archaeological AreaMuseo della Casa Alla FasaneseGrotte di Castellana
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Monopoli

Monopoli is a town in Bari district, Apulia, Italy of about 37,738 people. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit: 30 forts & heritage, 38 churches and 38 caves. The must-see places are Basilica Cattedrale Maria Santissima della Madia, Castello di Carlo V and St. Stephen Castle.

40.9492° N, 17.2972° EPop. 37,738

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Within 30 km95 places
Within 50 km145
Must-see92
Notable125
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Basilica Cattedrale Maria Santissima della Madia, church near Monopoli
Must-see

Basilica Cattedrale Maria Santissima della Madia

Church · 1 km

Castello di Carlo V, heritage site near Monopoli
Must-see

Castello di Carlo V

Heritage site · 1 km

St. Stephen Castle, heritage site near Monopoli
Must-see

St. Stephen Castle

Heritage site · 5 km

Places near Monopoli by type

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One day from Monopoli

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:21 pm

64 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Monopoli
  2. St. Stephen Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Egnazia Archaeological Areaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Museo della Casa Alla Fasanesemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Grotte di Castellanacave · 1 hrs
  6. Santuario di Maria Santissima Regina del Mondochurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Monopoli
Today’s loopMonopoliStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Monopoli?

Basilica Cattedrale Maria Santissima della Madia (church, about 1 km), Castello di Carlo V (heritage site, about 1 km), St. Stephen Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Santuario di Maria Santissima Regina del Mondo (church, about 10 km), Egnazia Archaeological Area (heritage site, about 13 km), Museo della Casa Alla Fasanese (museum, about 17 km).

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

145 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 38 caves, 12 museums, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Monopoli?

Castello di Carlo V, about 1 km by road; Via Traiana (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Monopoli?

Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, about 1 km by road; Basilica Cattedrale Maria Santissima della Madia (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Monopoli?

Start in Monopoli, visit St. Stephen Castle, then Egnazia Archaeological Area, then Museo della Casa Alla Fasanese, then Grotte di Castellana, then Santuario di Maria Santissima Regina del Mondo, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.