Porta Matera, Altamura

Name: Porta Matera
Address: Altamura, Italy

#8 among attractions in Altamura

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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. The monastery Monastero del Soccorso is located on the left side of the gate, while on the right some ruins of the city walls can be seen, presumably saved from destruction because of the bas-relief depicting "Pipino's leg". ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°49'32"N, 16°33'10"E

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Porta Matera – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~810 ftN
Sacred and religious sites, Architecture, Church
Piazza Duomo, Altamura
4 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.
~710 ftN
Museum
Altamura Diocesan Museum Matroneum, Altamura
4 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.
~710 ftN
Historical place, Church, Romanesque architecture
Altamura Cathedral, Altamura
4 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.
~1500 ftN
Arch
Porta Bari, Altamura
8 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.
0.7 miNE
Memorial
Megalithic Walls of Altamura, Altamura
18 min walk • 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.
~470 ftS
Museum
Archivio Biblioteca Museo Civico, Altamura
3 min walk • The Archivio Biblioteca Museo Civico is an organization which mainly serves as library and museum and it is located in Altamura, Italy.
0.6 miW
Cemetery
Altamura Cemetery, Altamura
15 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.
0.6 miS
Prehistoric site
Altamura Man, Altamura
16 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.
~1790 ftNE
40°49'39"N • 16°33'31"E
Archaeological Museum, Altamura
9 min walk • History museum, Museum
0.9 miN
Memorial
Epitaph of Altamura, Altamura
23 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 Porta Matera?

Nearby attractions include Archivio Biblioteca Museo Civico, Altamura (3 min walk), Altamura Diocesan Museum Matroneum, Altamura (4 min walk), Altamura Cathedral, Altamura (4 min walk), Piazza Duomo, Altamura (4 min walk).

How to get to Porta Matera by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta Matera:

Train

Altamura FAL (23 min walk)