Bari district, Apulia, Italy

Places to visit near Putignano

Putignano is a town in Bari district, Apulia, Italy, home to about 23,661 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 46 caves and 12 museums. The must-see places are Grotta Del Trullo (2 km), Grotte di Castellana (4 km) and Castello Marchione (6 km).

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Putignano at a glance

Location
Bari district, Apulia, Italy
Population
about 23,661
Coordinates
40.8511° N, 17.1219° E
Places within 50 km
152 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Putignano

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Putignano: 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 Putignano

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Putignano. The closest is Centro Storico (1 km); the best-known is Castello Marchione (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Putignano

57 churches within 100 km of Putignano. The closest is Santa Maria la Greca (1 km); the best-known is Santuario di Maria Santissima Regina del Mondo (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Putignano

48 caves within 100 km of Putignano. The closest is Grotta Del Trullo (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Putignano

21 museums within 100 km of Putignano. The closest is Civic Museum of Putignano (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Putignano

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Putignano. The closest is Monteferraro (11 km); the best-known is Monte Sant'Elia (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Putignano

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Putignano. The closest is Oasi WWF Bosco Romanazzi (15 km); the best-known is Parco Naturale Regionale Terra Delle Gravine (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Putignano

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Putignano
  2. 2 km Grotta Del Trullo · cave, Bari
  3. 5 km Castello Marchione · heritage site, Bari
  4. 10 km Mura Megalitiche · heritage site, Bari
  5. 17 km Santuario di Maria Santissima Regina del Mondo · church, Bari
  6. 10 km Grotte di Castellana · cave, Bari
  7. 4 km Back to Putignano

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From travellers near Putignano

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How to reach Putignano

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    Within 15 km of Putignano

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Putignano by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2863Centro Storico (1 km)
    Churches3957Santa Maria la Greca (1 km)
    Caves4648Grotta Del Trullo (2 km)
    Museums1221Civic Museum of Putignano (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1112Monteferraro (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Oasi WWF Bosco Romanazzi (15 km)
    Other attractions44Complesso Monastico Benedettino (16 km)
    Parks23Parco Almirante (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Lago Castiglione (11 km)
    Beaches & coast33Lama Monachile (23 km)

    Putignano: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Putignano?

    Grotta Del Trullo (cave, about 2 km), Grotte di Castellana (cave, about 4 km), Castello Marchione (heritage site, about 6 km), Santuario di Maria Santissima Regina del Mondo (church, about 14 km), Mura Megalitiche (heritage site, about 16 km), Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (church, about 16 km).

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

    152 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 46 caves, 12 museums, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Putignano?

    Centro Storico, about 1 km by road; Castello Marchione (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Putignano?

    Santa Maria la Greca, about 1 km by road; Maria Santissima del Monte Carmelo (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Putignano?

    Grotta Del Trullo, about 2 km by road; Grotta di San Michele in Monte Laureto (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Putignano?

    Start in Putignano, visit Grotta Del Trullo, then Castello Marchione, then Mura Megalitiche, then Santuario di Maria Santissima Regina del Mondo, then Grotte di Castellana, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Putignano?

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

    Towns near Putignano

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