Cagnazzi, classical lyceum in Altamura in the province of Bari (Italy) [school id: BAPC030002]
The Cagnazzi is a classical secondary school in Altamura housed in a building originally constructed as a Dominican convent in the late 1500s. The campus still preserves the original cloister, which continues to serve as a gathering and performance space.
The institution was founded in 1861 as a technical school and boarding facility, attracting students from Altamura and surrounding areas. It officially received the Cagnazzi name in 1867 to honor Luca de Samuele Cagnazzi, and in 1908 it gained recognition as a royal school.
The school is named after Luca de Samuele Cagnazzi, a scientist and politician whose reputation shaped the institution. Today, the name remains part of local identity and serves as a daily reminder of the connection between education and scientific inquiry.
The school sits in a busy area of Altamura near shops and cafes. The site is easily accessible by car or bus, and parking is available nearby.
The building preserves antique physics instruments and collections that demonstrate the importance of scientific education in southern Italy. These objects stand as silent witnesses to a tradition of knowledge-sharing that continues to this day.
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