Guidebook for Altamura
Food Scene
weird location just outside town in a residential block off the extension of Via Bari (so best to go by car), but seriously good local fare! On the expensive side.
Osteria Il Postaccio
31 Via Belgradoweird location just outside town in a residential block off the extension of Via Bari (so best to go by car), but seriously good local fare! On the expensive side.
Literally 'dry bread' in Altamuran dialect, probably in reference to the family's humble origins. The decor is a bit drab, but the friendly atmosphere, genuine and affordable food makes up for it!
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Pein Assutt
56 Corso Umberto ILiterally 'dry bread' in Altamuran dialect, probably in reference to the family's humble origins. The decor is a bit drab, but the friendly atmosphere, genuine and affordable food makes up for it!
Great for breakfast next to the Cathedral, this cafe' institution is famous for their Padre Peppe walnut liqueur and sospiri patisserie. Wifi available. NB closed at lunchtime and all day Tuesdays.
Caffè Ronchi Striccoli
73 Corso Federico II di SveviaGreat for breakfast next to the Cathedral, this cafe' institution is famous for their Padre Peppe walnut liqueur and sospiri patisserie. Wifi available. NB closed at lunchtime and all day Tuesdays.
Great food, atmosphere, and live music most weekends. Located behind the Cathedral, towards Santa Teresa.
Malandri B&B
6 Via SolofranoGreat food, atmosphere, and live music most weekends. Located behind the Cathedral, towards Santa Teresa.
Papilla
11 Via LocorotondoPopular among locals
Try the wonderful patisserie next to the monastery! Go up the Corso and from Piazza Duomo take Via Gia' Corte d'Appello left. The monastery is a short distance along, on the left.
Monastery of St. Clare
2 Via S. ChiaraTry the wonderful patisserie next to the monastery! Go up the Corso and from Piazza Duomo take Via Gia' Corte d'Appello left. The monastery is a short distance along, on the left.
Good, genuine food experience, especially for those who like meat. It is in a small street parallel to the Corso, behind Caffe' Ronchi (which is next to the Cathedral).
Rosticceria Cenzino
15 Via Sant'AmbrogioGood, genuine food experience, especially for those who like meat. It is in a small street parallel to the Corso, behind Caffe' Ronchi (which is next to the Cathedral).
easygoing pizzeria, quite close to the studio, on Piazzetta dei Martiri, at the end of Via Laudati.
Ninet
22 Via Matteo Cristianieasygoing pizzeria, quite close to the studio, on Piazzetta dei Martiri, at the end of Via Laudati.
No tables. This is a place to get wonderful coffee or delicious artisanal gelati on the go! It is behind the Cathedral, on the right.
mokambo altamura
1 Via S. GiacomoNo tables. This is a place to get wonderful coffee or delicious artisanal gelati on the go! It is behind the Cathedral, on the right.
Good pizzeria, very centrally located. Many other things on the menu, too
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Tre Archi
28 Via S. MicheleGood pizzeria, very centrally located. Many other things on the menu, too
Fabulous food in a converted farmhouse, further outside Altamura along Strada Provinciale 79. The Guidebook map is wrong. Correct address is S.P. 79 Cassano - Altamura, km 10.700 - Contrada Sgolgore
Strada Provinciale 79
Strada Provinciale 79Fabulous food in a converted farmhouse, further outside Altamura along Strada Provinciale 79. The Guidebook map is wrong. Correct address is S.P. 79 Cassano - Altamura, km 10.700 - Contrada Sgolgore
Fabulous food in a rustic setting. The actual address is Strada Provinciale 151 Per Ruvo km 6,500, so you need to drive 6km out of Altamura along Strada Provinciale 151 towards Ruvo to find it.
Strada Provinciale 151
Strada Provinciale 151Fabulous food in a rustic setting. The actual address is Strada Provinciale 151 Per Ruvo km 6,500, so you need to drive 6km out of Altamura along Strada Provinciale 151 towards Ruvo to find it.
Everything Else
Multicinema Theater Mangiatordi
25 Via Salvatore QuasimodoFilms in Italian only. Good pizzeria and bar next door.
this claustro is where, legend has it, a girl who was in love with a calabrian soldier, showed him a passage into the city which was under siege, thereby causing the city to fall
Claustro Tradimento
Claustro Tradimentothis claustro is where, legend has it, a girl who was in love with a calabrian soldier, showed him a passage into the city which was under siege, thereby causing the city to fall
Empire Sport Center
60 Via Palestrovery nice, clean gym and swimming pool. one-off entrance costs 8EUR
A private association which promotes local tourism. They arrange guides in English, French, German and Spanish. Going up Corso Federico from Porta Bari, Piazza Repubblica is the first square.
Piazza Repubblica
A private association which promotes local tourism. They arrange guides in English, French, German and Spanish. Going up Corso Federico from Porta Bari, Piazza Repubblica is the first square.
Via Leopoldo Laudati, 8/C
8/C Via Leopoldo LaudatiHere's the place where you'll call home while you're in Altamura!
Sightseeing
a small town very close to Altamura, Gravina boasts a maze of underground dwellings. A wonderful new restaurant there, '13 volte' is located in a series of interconnecting caves.
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Gravina in Puglia
a small town very close to Altamura, Gravina boasts a maze of underground dwellings. A wonderful new restaurant there, '13 volte' is located in a series of interconnecting caves.
a highlight of a visit to Altamura, the Cathedral on Piazza Duomo, up the Corso, should not be missed.
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Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
a highlight of a visit to Altamura, the Cathedral on Piazza Duomo, up the Corso, should not be missed.
admire the vividly painted timber ceiling in this lovely example of a 13th C. Greek Orthodox church (which became a Catholic church). It's the first church on the left, going up the Corso.
Saint Nicola
Corso Federico II di Sveviaadmire the vividly painted timber ceiling in this lovely example of a 13th C. Greek Orthodox church (which became a Catholic church). It's the first church on the left, going up the Corso.
This is a gorgeous little church you should not miss seeing. From the residence, turn left on Via Laudati and you will find it on your left when you reach Piazzetta dei Martiri
Piazza Madonna dei Martiri
Piazza Madonna dei MartiriThis is a gorgeous little church you should not miss seeing. From the residence, turn left on Via Laudati and you will find it on your left when you reach Piazzetta dei Martiri
this is a great place to go walking not very far from Altamura
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Pulo di Altamura
1481 SP157this is a great place to go walking not very far from Altamura
This street is the main axis of the old centre, and walking up and down it in the evenings is an important part of the Altamuran way of life
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Corso Federico II Di Svevia
This street is the main axis of the old centre, and walking up and down it in the evenings is an important part of the Altamuran way of life
Neanderthal skeleton found by in 1993 in a grotto on the grounds of the Masseria Ragone, on the Strada Provinciale 157 between Altamura and Quasano. Call 3396144164 to book a visit.
Strada Provinciale 157
Strada Provinciale 157Neanderthal skeleton found by in 1993 in a grotto on the grounds of the Masseria Ragone, on the Strada Provinciale 157 between Altamura and Quasano. Call 3396144164 to book a visit.
Drinks & Nightlife
Friendly, hip wine pub with good food, in a great location right on Piazza Duomo (Cathedral Square). Karaoke nights on Thursdays during the colder months.
Piazza Duomo
Friendly, hip wine pub with good food, in a great location right on Piazza Duomo (Cathedral Square). Karaoke nights on Thursdays during the colder months.
Tearooms in a fine stone setting, where you can have a light snack or try a range of rosoli, liqueurs made with local herbs from the murgia. Down the Corso from Porta Matera, take the first turn left.
Vico Soccorso
Vico SoccorsoTearooms in a fine stone setting, where you can have a light snack or try a range of rosoli, liqueurs made with local herbs from the murgia. Down the Corso from Porta Matera, take the first turn left.
very relaxed pub outside the town centre. Often with live music. At the end of Via Bari turn left on Via Mure Megalitiche. The pub is in a corner on your left.
Upper Wall Pub
118 Via la Carreravery relaxed pub outside the town centre. Often with live music. At the end of Via Bari turn left on Via Mure Megalitiche. The pub is in a corner on your left.
a bar where the young and grungy commune, stays open very late. It's at the end of the .first side-street on your right as you go up Corso Federico from Porta Bari
Via Galtano Recchia Luciani
Via Gaetano Recchia Luciania bar where the young and grungy commune, stays open very late. It's at the end of the .first side-street on your right as you go up Corso Federico from Porta Bari
Via Caduti di Via Fani, 3
3 Via Caduti di Via Fanifirst real Irish pub in Altamura, a little outside the centre
Via Teatro Vecchio, 5
Tiny gorgeous wine bar near Piazza Castello
Essentials
This oldest wood-fired oven in Altamura, is a great bakery which you will find in a little square facing the monastery by the same name.
Via Corte D'Appello
Via Corte D'AppelloThis oldest wood-fired oven in Altamura, is a great bakery which you will find in a little square facing the monastery by the same name.
perhaps not the oldest bakery, but it is great and serves up arguably the cheapest and best focaccia in town. In a side street of Via Santa Caterina on your right as you head away from the Corso
Via Santa Caterina
Via Santa Caterinaperhaps not the oldest bakery, but it is great and serves up arguably the cheapest and best focaccia in town. In a side street of Via Santa Caterina on your right as you head away from the Corso
fruit and vegetable market, every morning, in the square opposite Santa Teresa church
Via Santa Teresa
Via Santa Teresafruit and vegetable market, every morning, in the square opposite Santa Teresa church
closest place at which you can have breakfast, a drink or snack and use wifi. As you exit Porta Bari from Corso Federico, turn left. The Cafe'/Bar is about 50m up, on your left.
Via Vittorio Veneto, 6
6 Via Vittorio Venetoclosest place at which you can have breakfast, a drink or snack and use wifi. As you exit Porta Bari from Corso Federico, turn left. The Cafe'/Bar is about 50m up, on your left.
Close to your residence, on a side-street off Viale Regina Margherita, here is some of the best focaccia and bread in town. Specify that you want it from the wood-fired oven ('dal forno a legna').
Via Eleonora Pimentel, 17
17 Via E. PimentelClose to your residence, on a side-street off Viale Regina Margherita, here is some of the best focaccia and bread in town. Specify that you want it from the wood-fired oven ('dal forno a legna').
You can buy wheat-based produce, but also learn how it is made, at this traditional mill.
Molino Artigianale Dibenedetto
1 Via AquileiaYou can buy wheat-based produce, but also learn how it is made, at this traditional mill.
Arts & Culture
good archeological collection. See eg the re-creation of the Lamalunga cave where the Neanderthal "Uomo di Altamura" was found (you can also go to the cave's visitors' centre, by appointment)
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Museo Archeologico Statale
88 Via Santeramo in Collegood archeological collection. See eg the re-creation of the Lamalunga cave where the Neanderthal "Uomo di Altamura" was found (you can also go to the cave's visitors' centre, by appointment)
Recently re-opened jewel of a theatre with wonderful acoustics. Bears the name of Saverio Mercadante, a composer born in Altamura.
Teatro Mercadante
159 Via dei MilleRecently re-opened jewel of a theatre with wonderful acoustics. Bears the name of Saverio Mercadante, a composer born in Altamura.
A.B.M.C. - Archivio Biblioteca Museo Civico
30 Piazza ZanardelliVery beautiful interiors and collection
Shopping
Not only a bookstore, also a wine store, and a place where small gatherings and events take place. Near St Teresa church.
Via Vittorio Veneto, 67
Not only a bookstore, also a wine store, and a place where small gatherings and events take place. Near St Teresa church.