Ruvo di Puglia, Medieval cathedral in Ruvo di Puglia, Italy
Ruvo di Puglia is a medieval commune in Puglia with a town center built of stone houses and a cathedral featuring a large rose window. An 18th-century bell tower rises above the narrow streets and shapes the town's skyline.
The town developed between the 5th and 3rd century BC as a Greek settlement known for pottery production. The valuable vessels and art objects from that era continue to shape our understanding of ancient life in this region.
The Jatta National Archaeological Museum displays pottery and objects from the time when Greeks lived here, including pieces with distinctive local patterns. The collection shows the skill of ancient artisans who worked in this region thousands of years ago.
The town sits on the eastern slopes of the Murge plateau and is easy to explore on foot, with narrow streets leading through the town center. Vineyards and olive groves surround the area as part of the Alta Murgia National Park, inviting longer walks through the countryside.
The region is still an important wine-growing area with traditions that trace back to ancient times. This continuity between ancient craftsmanship and modern agricultural production makes the place particularly noteworthy.
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