Location: Altamura
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Altamura (/ˌæltəˈmʊərə/; Italian: [ˌaltaˈmuːra]) is a city and comune of Apulia, in southern Italy. It is located on one of a hill of the Murge plateau in the province of Bari, 45 kilometres (28 miles) southwest of Bari, close to the border with Basilicata. As of 2016, its population was 70,562.
Restaurants in Altamura
1. La Cantina Frrud - Museo del Vino
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5.0 based on 248 reviews
"Frrudd" the wine cellar- Wine museum Dating back to the 1500's and after 60 years of inactivity, the Frrud cellar, from the old owner surname Angelantonio Ferrulli, brings to the light the treasures of the Altamura's wine tradition. Located behind the Altamura's Cathedral, it is one of the oldest sites in the historic city center. Guided tour and wines tasting available (reservation is suggested).
2. Cattedrale di Altamura
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4.5 based on 635 reviews
Reviewed By 840gabrielh - Bellaire, United States
Built with the support of the Emperor Frederick II over a 20-year period in the early 13th century, this church has undergone major reconstruction, renovations and remodelings in the 14th, 16th 18th and 20th centuries. The entire orientation of the church was changed 180 degrees in one of those interventions. The classical design, with three parallel naves (or a nave and two lateral aisles), features 12 side altars, six on each side. The symmetrical facade is anchored by two bell-towers and an elaborate stone carved entrance door, with multiple characters represented in the carvings. There is a beautiful rosette above the door, between the two towers.The magnificent wood ceiling combines paintings with gilted stucco work. Behind the altar is a painting by Leonardo Castellano (Assumption of the Virgin).The exquisite wood pulpit is thought to be from the 16th century. The presbytery includes a wood-carved choir, also from the 16th century.
3. Piazza Duomo
4. Claustro Tradimento
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
5. Corso Federico II Di Svevia
6. Centro storico di Altamura
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4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By 840gabrielh - Bellaire, United States
The center of Altamura is relatively small and is entirely reserved for pedestrians. In it the visitor will find the most notable areas of interest, including the Duomo, the church of San Nicola (and many other churches), the Palazzo Melodia, the Museo dell'Uomo di Altamura, the Claustro Giudecca, the Palazzo de Gemmis-Cagnazzi and the Palazzo Castelli. This area, thought to have housed human settlements for more than 40,000 years,, was named after the tall walls that surrounded the original city. It has undergone many waves of conquest and domination, by various European and North African cultures.
7. Porta Bari
8. Complesso Ipogeo di San Michele delle Grotte
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
9. San Nicola dei Greci
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4.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By 840gabrielh - Bellaire, United States
This is a single-nave baroque church dating back to the late 16th century. It has served both as Roman Catholic and as Eastern Orthodox Church in different eras, since the area was largely populated by Greeks during the early centuries of Christianity. It is located on the main road that crosses the historic pedestrian center of Altamura, just a couple of blocks from the cathedral. The narrow main gate is crowned by a carved stone arch, and above that, a beautiful rosette. Several lateral chapels abut to the nave. The art reflects the life and activities of Saint Nicola. The painted ceiling is particularly accomplished.
