Location: Altamura
Top Things to do in Altamura
What to do and see in Altamura, Puglia: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
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. Palazzo Baldassarre
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5.0 based on 77 reviews
Edificato tra la fine del XVI e l’inizio del XVII sec. nel cuore del centro storico di Altamura, il palazzo ospita il Museo dell'Uomo di Altamura e fa parte della Rete Museale Uomo di Altamura. Inoltre rappresenta un punto informazioni relativo ai siti e monumenti del territorio. Al suo interno, un percorso espositivo illustra il tema dell’evoluzione biologica dell’uomo, soffermandosi sui fattori geologici e climatici che sono all’origine del processo di ominazione con l’ausilio di pannelli didattici e repliche dei reperti paleoantropologici più importanti. Particolare rilevanza è attribuita all'Uomo di Altamura, uno dei più interessanti reperti fossili neandertaliani. È esposta in questa sede la riproduzione fisica in scala 1:1 della cosiddetta abside, la porzione della Grotta di Lamalunga che contiene lo scheletro fossile.
2. MUDIMA - Museo Diocesano Matronei Altamura
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5.0 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Z6321DGgiuseppes - Milan, Italy
Amazing Museum inside the Cathedral in Altamura full of history culture art & masterpieces . I suggest you the visit . Around the Museum you can found nice Bar & restaurants & very good local speciality as the famous bread & focaccia & more .
3. 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).
4. Museo Archeologico Statale
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4.5 based on 51 reviews
5. Parco Avventura Masseria Chinunno
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4.5 based on 33 reviews
Masseria Chinunno is a farm and also a restaurant. Hundreds of unique products, just like the territory into which they are born. Cheeses, Liqueurs, pickles, and much more. To bring up your table the incredible flavors of the tradition the food and wine of Puglia
6. Il Pulo
7. 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.
8. L'uomo Di Altamura
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4.5 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By EdB784 - Capellen, Luxembourg
Really good experience, small but very excellent exhibition. Especially the film with the live narration from Donatella
9. Piazza Duomo
10. 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.
