Megalithic Walls of Altamura, Altamura

Name: Megalithic Walls of Altamura
Address: Altamura, Italy

#5 among attractions in Altamura

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The Megalithic Walls of Altamura are defensive walls dating back to the 4th century BCE. They were the city walls of the ancient city of Altamura, Italy. Nowadays, only a few parts of the original wall remain; the original track of the wall spanned over a length of about 3.6 km. They were about 4 meters high, while the base of the walls was about 5 meters wide. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°49'59"N, 16°33'40"E

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Megalithic Walls of Altamura – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piazza Duomo, Altamura Diocesan Museum Matroneum, Altamura Cathedral, Porta Bari.

0.6 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Architecture, Church
Piazza Duomo, Altamura
15 min walk • Piazza del Duomo is the main square of the city of Altamura, Italy. It is located in the center of the historic city center, as well as in the middle of the main street of the city, that is corso Federico II di Svevia.
0.6 miSW
Museum
Altamura Diocesan Museum Matroneum, Altamura
15 min walk • Altamura Diocesan Museum Matroneum is a museum located inside Altamura Cathedral, whose entrance is on the left side of the church's main entrance. It is located on the second and third floors, in the so-called matroneum of Altamura Cathedral. Among other things, the museum holds statues from the Middle Ages, the XV and XVI centuries.
0.6 miSW
Historical place, Church, Romanesque architecture
Altamura Cathedral, Altamura
15 min walk • Altamura Cathedral, dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Altamura, in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, in southern Italy.
0.5 miSW
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Porta Bari, Altamura
12 min walk • Porta Bari, previously called Porta de Bari, was one of the main gates of the city of Altamura, before the city walls of the city were torn down over the 19th century.
0.8 miSW
Museum
Archivio Biblioteca Museo Civico, Altamura
20 min walk • The Archivio Biblioteca Museo Civico is an organization which mainly serves as library and museum and it is located in Altamura, Italy.
1.1 miSW
Cemetery
Altamura Cemetery, Altamura
29 min walk • Altamura Cemetery in Italy was established in 1942 and is still in use. It replaced the previous cemetery, which is inside the new cemetery. The area of the old cemetery is called il cimitero vecchio.
0.7 miSW
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Porta Matera, Altamura
18 min walk • Porta Matera was one of the main gates of the old city of Altamura. They were part of the City Walls of Altamura, which were completely demolished during the nineteenth century since they had become useless for defence purposes. The gate itself was demolished in 1872.
1.2 miSW
Prehistoric site
Altamura Man, Altamura
32 min walk • The Altamura Man is a fossil of the genus Homo discovered in 1993 in a karst sinkhole in the Lamalunga Cave near the city of Altamura, Italy. Remarkably well preserved but covered in a thick layer of calcite taking the shape of cave popcorn the find was left in situ in order to avoid damage.
0.4 miS
40°49'39"N • 16°33'31"E
Archaeological Museum, Altamura
11 min walk • History museum, Museum
0.7 miNW
Memorial
Epitaph of Altamura, Altamura
17 min walk • The Epitaph of Altamura is a monument located in Altamura, Southern Italy, erected right after the visit in city, on 8 April 1807, of Joseph Bonaparte, who had just become king of Naples. The commemorative epitaph is located in largo Epitaffio.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Megalithic Walls of Altamura?

Nearby attractions include Archaeological Museum, Altamura (11 min walk), Porta Bari, Altamura (12 min walk), Piazza Duomo, Altamura (15 min walk), Altamura Diocesan Museum Matroneum, Altamura (15 min walk).

How to get to Megalithic Walls of Altamura by public transport?

The nearest stations to Megalithic Walls of Altamura:

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Altamura FAL (16 min walk)