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Polignano a Mare

Polignano a Mare is a town in Bari district, Apulia, Italy of about 13,356 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit: 32 forts & heritage, 37 churches and 38 caves. The must-see places are Castello di Carlo V, Basilica Cattedrale Maria Santissima della Madia and Mura Megalitiche.

40.9922° N, 17.2215° EPop. 13,356

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Within 30 km94 places
Within 50 km154
Must-see88
Notable134
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Castello di Carlo V, heritage site near Polignano a Mare
Must-see

Castello di Carlo V

Heritage site · 10 km

Basilica Cattedrale Maria Santissima della Madia, church near Polignano a Mare
Must-see

Basilica Cattedrale Maria Santissima della Madia

Church · 10 km

Mura Megalitiche, heritage site near Polignano a Mare
Must-see

Mura Megalitiche

Heritage site · 12 km

Places near Polignano a Mare by type

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One day from Polignano a Mare

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:18 pm

72 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 Polignano a Mare
  2. Castello di Carlo Vheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. St. Stephen Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Santuario di Maria Santissima Regina del Mondochurch · 30 min
  5. Mura Megaliticheheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Castello Angioinoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Polignano a Mare
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Polignano a Mare?

Castello di Carlo V (heritage site, about 10 km), Basilica Cattedrale Maria Santissima della Madia (church, about 10 km), Mura Megalitiche (heritage site, about 12 km), Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (church, about 12 km), Santuario di Maria Santissima Regina del Mondo (church, about 14 km), St. Stephen Castle (heritage site, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Polignano a Mare?

154 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 38 caves, 16 museums, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Polignano a Mare?

Monumento A Domenico Modugno, about 1 km by road; Castello di Carlo V (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Polignano a Mare?

Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, about 10 km by road; Basilica Cattedrale Maria Santissima della Madia (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Polignano a Mare?

Start in Polignano a Mare, visit Castello di Carlo V, then St. Stephen Castle, then Santuario di Maria Santissima Regina del Mondo, then Mura Megalitiche, then Castello Angioino, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.