Interest

Altamura is nicknamed the Lioness of Puglia for its indomitable character and the strong city pride shown by the Altamurans over the centuries. Physically, the historic center revolves around the beautiful Cathedral, while the city’s economy revolves around the famous Altamura bread; during our visit we will have a “taste” of both. In reality, the whole agro-food sector is highly developed, the Altamura (also called capetoste) are very proud not only of the baked goods such as focaccia and taralli, but also of oil, wine but above all the quality of the meats. From a tourist point of view, the city is certainly interesting given the short distance from Matera with which the visit is often combined: Matera morning, and afternoon Altamura.
The famous Altamura Man may also be of interest in the city: the Neanderthal Man skeleton found in the 1990s.
Finally, it should be noted that the roads that connect Altamura with Ruvo, Coranto and Castel del Monte are among the most beautiful landscapes in all of Puglia.

Guide service

Tourist guide service: an half day is required
Please contact: Mr Giampaolo Nanula +39 333 2637942

or sent us an email info@jumpytravel.it

In the same day you could also visit Castel del Monte, Bari, Alberobello, Gioia del Colle but mosto of Matera that is very close.

Half day itinerary

We meet the guide who will accompany us along our itinerary at Piazza Zanardelli, the juncture point between the modern part of the city and the historic center that we are going to visit. Along Corso Federico di Svevia we reach the Cathedral dedicated to the Assumption, a symbol of the city. We will be able to admire both the exteriors and the important internal decorative system. Leaving the Cathedral we will enter the historic center characterized by the so-called claustri or closed streets that open onto small courtyards. We will visit the church of San Nicola dei Greci and then reach Porta Baresana. It is impossible to visit Altamura without spending time on its most important product, the famous Altamura bread. We will then stop in the oven to discover all its qualities.

Bus Parking

There is not a designated area but normally is not very difficult to park near Piazza Zanardelli

Food and drink

Do you want visit a bakery where they produce the real bread of Altamura?

We can do it. The simple visit is normally free and it provides an explanation and a little taste of bakery products.

It’s also possible to organize a very rich taste replacement of lunch. The price is about 15,00€ per person.