Castel del Monte
Andria
(33 Km)
Castel del Monte is the most famous and mysterious among the castles built by Frederick II of Swabia, declared a World Heritage Site and Unesco Good. This is only 18 km from Andria and is visited by millions of tourists around the world.
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venosa
Venosa
(37 Km)
The National Archaeological Museum of Venosa is dedicated to the ancient colony of Venusia and is housed in the basement of the Aragonese castle of the city. The exhibition area hosts exhibits related to Roman domination.
Anfiteatro Romano
Canosa di Puglia
(38 Km)
The Roman Amphitheater dates back to the first century AD. Based on evidence found, it is assumed that in the past it was a majestic structure of over 10,000 square meters, with a regular plan. Unfortunately, today only a few ruins remain of the original plant.
Santuario della Gloriosa
Montemilone
(4836 Km)
Casa Contadina
Forenza
(34 Km)
La Casa Contadina is located in a building located in the historic center of Forenza. Inside it is represented a typical peasant house of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, with all the objects and materials used by peasants in their daily family life.
Tempio di Giove Toro
Canosa di Puglia
(37 Km)
The Temple dates back to the Roman period and was built at the behest of Herod Atticus. It was a majestic and well-maintained structure, but today only the remains of it are visible. In the neighboring area, a sculpture dedicated to Jupiter was discovered, from which the name of the Temple derives, while the name 'Taurus' means 'elevated area'.
Mausoleo di Boemondo d'Altavilla (XII sec)
Canosa di Puglia
(37 Km)
The Bohemondo Mausoleum D'Altavilla was built in the twelfth century and was dedicated to the famous hero, Marco Boemondo d'Altavilla. The structure was incorporated into the walls of the Cathedral in the area, and looks like a temple. The plant is complex, and has well-kept architectural elements: the small dome, the arches, the tombstone attributed to Boemondo, and many other decorative details typical of the time.
Il Lapidario della Villa Comunale
Canosa di Puglia
(37 Km)
The Lapidary dates back to the first century AD, and is part of the Villa Comunale, a construction of the '800. It is a white marble structure, built to decorate Viale Verdeggiante. On the lapidary there are inscriptions, and other archaeological elements of great historical importance such as columns, capitals and funeral reliefs.
Basilica Paleocristiana San Leucio
Canosa di Puglia
(36 Km)
The Basilica dates back to the Roman period (2nd century AD), and its remains were discovered in 1925. The original nucleus of the structure was a Hellenistic temple, then transformed into a Christian basilica in the 5th century. It is assumed that the structure has been restored several times over the years, as it has more recent architectural elements than the date of construction. Today, only capitals, columns and mosaics characteristic of the time are visible.
Parco Archeologico Botromagno
Gravina in Puglia
(17 Km)
The Botromagno Archaeological Park is the place of greatest interest in Gravina in Puglia because it houses the remains of a Neolithic civilization. Some painted and plastered tombs of the 5th century BC are visible from the ancient city and the remains of a villa from the 2nd- I century BC.
Cava Pontrelli
Altamura
(26 Km)
In Altamura, there is an archaeological site, dating back about 70 million years ago, with footprints of herbivores and carnivores dinosaurs. There are footprints of more than 200 specimens of at least 5 different species. The discovery of the deposit was possible thanks to the work of the paleontologist Umberto Nicosia and Fabio Petti.
Battistero San Giovanni
Canosa di Puglia
(38 Km)
The ancient Baptistery dates back to the early Christian period, and was built around the 7th century. It is one of the oldest Apulian structures of a religious nature. Although over the years it was restored several times, it is currently not in an excellent state of preservation. Since 2000, the site became the subject of study and research at the University of Foggia.
Arco Traiano
Canosa di Puglia
(39 Km)
The Trajan Arch was built in the second century, during the Trajan period, from which in fact it took its name. It is a brick structure, decorated with marble elements. The construction was restored several times, and with the restoration of 1911, the arch took on its present appearance.
Torre Casieri
Canosa di Puglia
(38 Km)
Torre Casieri is a mausoleum dating back to the first century. The structure, better to say, what is left of it, has a square plan built in opus testaceum. The plant consists of three distinguishable levels, and inside is the tomb chamber. Over the years, the structure has undergone several changes.
Mausoleo Bagnoli
Canosa di Puglia
(39 Km)
The Mausoleum Bagnoli dates back to the 2nd century, and is located on an ancient necropolis. It is a Roman cemetery plant, consisting of two different floors, connected together with a square of bricks. Noble characters of the time are buried under the mausoleum.
Ponte Romano sull'Ofanto
Canosa di Puglia
(40 Km)
The Bridge dates back to the Roman period, and served as a link between Daunia and Canosa. It rises above the great Ofanto River, and has a solid structure formed by five round arches. Over the years, the structure has undergone several restorations and today it is preserved in excellent condition.
Museo Diocesano
Acerenza
(30 Km)
The Diocesan Museum Acerenza exhibits objects from the treasure of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. The treasure has objects such as silverware, goldsmith, paintings and also an important collection of liturgical parameters. You can also find archaeological objects that portray the history of the birth of Christianity.
Museo Diocesano
Andria
(34 Km)
The Museum, located inside the Bishop's Palace, was opened in 1972. It houses a large collection of ecclesiastical works of art: wooden statues, sacred vestments, medieval portraits, crucifixes and numerous other religious materials, coming from the churches of the city, especially from the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. The Museum is managed by the Diocese of Andria and is open to the public.
Palazzo De Angelis-Viti
Altamura
(27 Km)
Palazzo De Angelis-Viti is one of the most representative and best preserved examples of palaces of the type house at court. It is located near the Gate of Bari. The building has changed over the years. The initial part, that of the building building which includes the ground floor and the main floor, dates back to the beginning of construction, with also the entrance portal and the internal loggia. Between the 17th and 18th centuries, the entrance portal was modified and the second floor was completed.
Masseria Calderoni
Altamura
(11 Km)
Masseria Calderoni is a building that was built in the first half of the 16th century. Over time, the building was owned by the Calderoni family. Today the building is owned by the Netti family.
Masseria Casino De Angelis
Altamura
(27 Km)
Masseria Casino De Angelis was built in the 17th century. It consists of a productive and functional residence. The ownership of the land is of the Viti family.
Porta di Sant' Andrea
Andria
(34 Km)
The Gate of St. Andrew, also known as “The Arch of Frederick II”, was erected in the eleventh century. It was built by the citizens of Ancona as a symbol to show their loyalty to the famous emperor. This is also evidenced by the epigraph on the façade. The style of the current structure is late Renaissance and was conferred on it by the restoration of the 16th century.
Palazzo Ducale Carafa
Andria
(34 Km)
The Palace was built in the Middle Ages and took its name from its owner of the '300, Fabrizio Carafa, who had it modified to give it its current appearance. It is a typical noble structure and you can easily notice medieval elements, despite all the restorations undergone over the years. The building represents an element of great historical and cultural importance for Andria.
Santuario Ss.Salvatore
Andria
(32 Km)
The Sanctuary has a very ancient origin, although the current building was restored and expanded at the beginning of the 19th century by R.Ceci. The most famous work of the structure is the image of Ss. Salvatore, painted in one of his chapels, of sixteenth-century origin. Every 6 August, the Sanctuary is filled with crowds of pilgrims and believers on the occasion of the feast of Sts. Salvatore. Currently, it is managed by the Dehonian Fathers.
Castello Svevo
Gravina in Puglia
(17 Km)
The Swabian Castle stands on a hill, is a building that dates back to the Middle Ages and was erected at the behest of Frederick II. One of the main purposes was to act as a home during the hunting trips that the emperor was doing. It was also used as a venue for the meetings of the Curia. Today it can be visited only from the outside.
Torre dell'orologio
Gravina in Puglia
(18 Km)
The Clock Tower is the only example of Gothic art in Puglia. In 1980, due to a strong earthquake, the tower was seriously damaged. Later, it was rebuilt, and today it is in an excellent state of preservation.
Palazzo Ducale Orsini
Gravina in Puglia
(18 Km)
Palazzo Ducale Orsini dates back to the sixteenth century and has a basically Baroque style. The name was given to him because it was the home of Pier Francesco Orsini. This character was very important because it was the Pope, appointed Benedict XIII, who called the Jubilee in 1725.
Museo - Fondazione E.Pomarici Santomasi
Gravina in Puglia
(17 Km)
The E.Pomarici Santomasi Foundation is located in the seventeenth-century Palace originating from the Santomasi family, then linked to that of the Pomarici of Montepeloso. The exhibition space is distributed over three floors. On the ground floor there is a permanent exhibition of vintage clothes belonging to the Pomarici family. On the first floor is the Library that boasts 36,000 volumes including precious manuscripts and scrolls. On the top and second floor there is the space dedicated to archaeology that collects local coins and relics of excavations of pre-Roman times.
Santuario Madonna della Grazia
Gravina in Puglia
(17 Km)
The Sanctuary of Madonna della Grazia was built in 1602 as the residence of the bishop and seminarians. Its structure follows the logic of building the Tuscan order, with 12 oval stone medallions depicting the apostles. In 1980 the church was restored, completely transforming the structure of the building into that of a basilica. The bell tower dates back to the 19th century.
Castello normanno-svevo
Minervino Murge
(24 Km)
Work on the construction of the Norman-Swabian castle began in 1042 and ended in 1300. The building played a defensive function and for a long time it was used as a fortification. In 1600, it was purchased by Principi Pignatelli, who transformed it into an elegant dwelling. Today, an archaeological exhibition is set up in its rooms.
Castello di Garagnone
Spinazzola
(13 Km)
From the research done, it is thought that the Castle of Gragnone is very ancient. It had a two-story structure with rooms used for different functions. From its location, the Castle guarded the entire area. Currently, there are few ruins left covered by vegetation.
Castello Toritto
Toritto
(37 Km)
The Toritto Castle is thought to have been built in the Peuceta era. During the 15th and 16th centuries, a tower was added called the Norman Tower, which was declared, in 1938, a National Monument. Currently, the Castle is privately owned.
Castello del Balzo
Venosa
(37 Km)
The Balzo Castle was built in 1470 at the behest of Pirro del Balzo, on what was the ancient cathedral of Venosa. The story has it that Del Balzo had this castle built after a few clashes with Giovanni Antonio Orsini, uncle of his wife Maria Donata. In fact, the Venosini did not want to be commanded by another nobleman who was of origin different from those of the Orsini. The Castle was therefore born with a defensive function, later transforming itself, in the 17th century, into a noble residence.
Castello Monteserico
Genzano di Lucania
(20 Km)
The Monteserico Castle was initially owned by the Spanish family Aquilina Sancia, and later stately home of the Sanseverino. Historical news shows that the castle remained inhabited until World War I. In the 80s of the twentieth century, it was purchased by the Municipality of Genzano, which, thanks to a work of restoration, brought it back to its former glory.
Fontana Cavallina
Genzano di Lucania
(20 Km)
The Cavallina Fountain was built between 1865 and 1893 on a project by the architect Giuseppe Antonio Locuratolo, in neoclassical style. The beautiful structure has the shape of an amphitheater. In addition, it is fed by a spring water spring from three distinct directions.
Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Altamura
(27 Km)
An architectonic complex constituted of an ensamble of elements offering an armonic beauty. The original romanic-pugliese style is also named "federiciano" for the insights of Federico II.
La Grotta di Lamalunga e l'Uomo di Altamura
Altamura
(28 Km)
This cave is characterized by a system of carsic cavities and narrow tunnels. After a corridor of about 60 meters, you can see the surprising archaeologic finding known as the Man of Altamura, the fossil skeleton of a man.
Palazzo Baldassarre
Altamura
(27 Km)
Close to Piazza Foggiali, the palace shows the signs of centuries in its stones. It belongs to the long Baldassarre dinasty, first builders, then enterpreneurs, it was inhabited by descendants of the family.
Canosa di Puglia: TENUTA LEONE Cave Culturali
Canosa di Puglia
(37 Km)
In this area there are two high quality cultural quarries, which in the past have been used as cisterns to preserve rainwater. In these caves it is now possible to visit a museum of rural culture or have meetings.
Chiese Rupestri: Grotta di San Michele
Gravina in Puglia
(17 Km)
Among the natural fissures extends, in the karst rocks (Tuff), the famous cave-church dedicated to Archangel Michael that was the first cathedral of Gravina (sec. X).
Chiese Rupestri: Madonna della Stella
Gravina in Puglia
(18 Km)
Located on the left side of the “Gravina” stream, it is a very suggestive rock complex in which the sacred and the profane seem to merge. Primitive seat, perhaps, of pagan cults, it later became the oldest symbol of Marian worship.
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Suffragio
Gravina in Puglia
(17 Km)
Funeral chapel of the Orsini family. In the presbytery perfect reduction of the dome of St. Peter, stands the altar by Francesco Guarino and a central altar inlaid in polychrome marble. The side altars in bicromes marble (s. XVII) are valuable
Ponte Acquedotto Orsini
Gravina in Puglia
(17 Km)
The aqueduct bridge was built thanks to the contribution of the Duke of Gravina ORSINI in the mid-'700.It connects the Church Madonna della Stella and the Archaeological Park of BOTROMAGNO with the ancient city. medieval
Basilica Cattedrale
Gravina in Puglia
(17 Km)
With three naves divided by columns, shows polychrome altars of early eighteenth century. Works of art: baptismal font by Pope Benedict XIII. the choir of late ' 500; wooden ceiling decorated with gold. In the sacristy a finely carved wooden bar (1561).
Abbazia Incompiuta (XII sec)
Venosa
(37 Km)
Work on the construction of the Abbey began in the twelfth century and were commissioned by the Benedictines, with the aim of allocating the structure as a place of worship. After the abandonment of the convent from the monks, the construction of the Abbey also stopped, so much so that it is still unfinished today. Currently, the exterior walls and the five columns are visible of the building, four of which are complete with a Corinthian capital.
Catacombe ebraiche di Venosa
Venosa
(37 Km)
The Catacombs of Venosa document the presence of the Jewish community between the 3rd and 7th centuries. The burials are adorned with iconographies and epigraphies that are part of the community and document their level of integration into local public life.
Ipogeo dell'Oplita
Canosa di Puglia
(37 Km)
The hypogeum of the Hoplite was built during the 4th century BC, and was excavated in a tuff bench, closed outside by two limestone slabs. The name of the archaeological site derives from the bas-relief that is located at the inside: a hoplite soldier, a warrior from ancient Greece on horseback who had the task of preceding the knight into battle. The square structure has a large dromos, and typical funeral elements. The current state of conservation is quite good, and it is open to the public.
Torre dell'orologio
Montemilone
(4836 Km)
Canosa - Rudere di Muratura Epoca Romana
Canosa di Puglia
(38 Km)