Capurso, Traditional Italian commune in Metropolitan City of Bari, Italy.
Description
Capurso is a small town near Bari with roughly 15,700 residents spread across flat agricultural land. The landscape is shaped mainly by olive groves and vineyards that farmers work to produce local oils and wines.
History
Archaeological finds suggest that ancient Messapian peoples once settled here, shaping early life in the region. The area remained a farming center throughout history and contributed to the agricultural character of Apulia.
Culture
The Madonna del Pozzo church shapes the community's religious calendar with processions and celebrations that unfold in traditional ways passed down through generations. Visitors can sense how deeply this place matters to locals and their daily spiritual life.
Practical
The town sits just a few kilometers southeast of Bari and is easy to reach by car or bus from the city center. The flat terrain makes walking around comfortable and straightforward for visitors of any level.
Did you know?
Since 1994, this place has maintained a partnership with Schiller Park in the United States, leading to exchange programs between the residents. This connection links people from two very different countries through shared projects and mutual understanding.
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Basilica of Our Lady of the Well
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Palazzo Vulpano-Sylos
1.4 km
Church of Saint Mary 'Veterana'
1.6 km
Santa Maria Annunziata church
3.5 kmTeatro Cittadino
6.2 km
Madonna della Lama
5.8 kmArco Carafa
6.3 kmChiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli
6.2 km
War memorial
3.5 kmMonumento ai Caduti
6.3 km
Fontana delle testuggini
6.3 kmGalleria civica d'arte moderna e contemporanea di Noicattaro
6.4 kmParco Aldo Moro
5.8 km
Palazzo della Cultura
6.3 km
San Michele church
3.1 kmEdicola votiva di via Torre a Mare
6.2 km
Castello di Ceglie
4.4 kmVia antica
6.3 km
Clock tower
3.5 kmPiazza Umberto I
6.3 kmPiazzetta Positano De Rossi
6.4 kmVilla comunale
6.5 kmEdicola votiva di via Mola
6.7 kmMasseria Scanzano
2.7 km
Caracciolo Castle
3.4 km
Palazzo Marchesale de' Bianchi Dottula
6.2 kmLargo Pagano
6.2 kmStatue, Work of art
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