Altamura, Medieval commune in Puglia, Italy
The city extends across the Murge plateau at 467 meters above sea level, featuring narrow streets that connect to numerous courtyards called claustri.
Frederick II refounded the settlement in 1232 and initiated the construction of the Cathedral, which received special status from Pope Innocent IV.
The Cathedral stands as a primary monument with its ornate portal flanked by two lions and contains a rose window divided into fifteen sections.
The population reaches 70,595 inhabitants, and visitors can explore the city through its postal code 70022 or contact local services using the area code +39 080.
The Pulo di Altamura forms the largest karst depression in Apulia, reaching a depth of 90 meters and containing evidence of Neolithic settlements.
Location: Metropolitan City of Bari
Capital city: Altamura
Elevation above the sea: 467 m
Website: https://www.comune.altamura.ba.it/
Shares border with: Bitonto, Cassano delle Murge, Gravina in Puglia, Grumo Appula, Matera, Ruvo di Puglia, Santeramo in Colle, Toritto
Website: https://comune.altamura.ba.it
GPS coordinates: 40.81667,16.55000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:47
Ponte Acquedotto
11.5 km
Altamura Cathedral
1.2 km
Pulo di Altamura
8.3 km
Gravina Cathedral
11.5 km
Castello di Gravina
11.1 km
Dinosaur Quarry of Altamura
6.4 km
Megalithic Walls of Altamura
1.9 km
Chiesa di Santa Croce (Altamura)
1.1 km
Altamura Castle
1.4 km
San Michele
11.6 km
Pulicchio di Gravina
14.5 km
Santuario di Maria Santissima del Buoncammino
3.8 km
San Nicola dei Greci
1.3 km
Porta Bari
1.5 km
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio (Altamura)
924 m
Chiesa del Purgatorio
11.4 km
National Archaeological Museum of Altamura
1.4 km
Cagnazzi
830 m
Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore (Altamura)
1.4 km
Grotta di Lamalunga
6.9 km
Gurio Lamanna
14.7 km
Teatro Mercadante
913 m
Chiesa di Sant'Agostino (Altamura)
1.7 km
Chiesa di San Domenico
858 m
Santa Chiara Church
1.2 km
Chiesa della Madonna dei Martiri (Altamura)
1.3 km
Chiesa di San Biagio (Altamura)
1.3 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Consolazione
855 mReviews
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