Altamura is a historic town situated on the Murge plateau in the Apulia region of southern Italy, located approximately 45 kilometers southwest of Bari. Renowned for its PDO-certified Pane di Altamura and the discovery of the 130,000-year-old Altamura Man fossil, the city offers a rich cultural backdrop for travelers. For hotel guests, the compact historic center provides easy access to key landmarks, local gastronomy, and limestone cave sites. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the broader Metropolitan City of Bari and the bordering region of Basilicata, combining authentic Puglian charm with convenient connectivity.
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Stay in the historic center (Centro Storico) for the best experience. This area places you within walking distance of the famous bread bakeries, the cathedral, and local restaurants, offering an authentic atmosphere ideal for exploring the city's heritage on foot.
Located 45 km from Bari, most travelers arrive via Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) and take a train or rental car to Altamura. The city center is compact and walkable, making it easy to reach major sites like the cathedral and the old town walls without needing a car.
Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant weather for walking the historic streets and enjoying outdoor dining. Summer is hot but ideal for witnessing traditional bread-making processes. Winter is quieter, providing a peaceful retreat for travelers seeking a slower pace and authentic local interactions.
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This welcoming, contemporary-style restaurant with a large open-view kitchen serves two different types of cuisine – one regional and Mediterranean in style, the other more creative allowing the chef’s culinary skills to take centre stage. The black rice tacos with roasted eel, green beans, soya bean sprouts and spicy hummus mayo are truly delicious – definitely to be eaten with the hands!
WebsiteThis new, restored restaurant in the upper part of the Sassi (yet still near the centre of Matera and its car parks) has a warm friendly ambience and boasts a small, charming outdoor space. Here, an entire family (father in the kitchen, mother and daughter front of house), who moved to Matera from Venosa (home of the Latin poet Horatio), serves regional cuisine with a contemporary twist and no little skill and professionalism. Various tasting menus are available, as well as an à la carte. An interesting wine list completes the picture.
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