Centro storico di Altamura

A great surprise

When the crowds of Matera get to be too much hop on the train to visit Altamura. For a few euros you get narrow alleys and the real Apulia without the crowds. Locals still can afford to live here. Th...

A very old settlement and the merging of multiple cultures

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 ...

Small, but when things are open it is nice

This is a small city so it was not surprising that is historical centre is small. As is the case throughout this area, things are all closed in the afternoon (making it very hard to find a late lunch...

Small centre

Good location in the center on the main street can be found easy , a beautiful door with sights, first look at a guide to the history of the church, small shops,

Take a guided tour

I suspect that the town of Altamura is not of most people's radar. But, if you're in the area, it is definitely worth visiting the centro storico for a few hours. I would highly recommend taking a g...