Things to see in Cassano delle Murge

Cassano delle Murge is Bari province in Apulia. A town of medieval origin, Cassano delle Murge is a quintessential Apulian village. Its historic centre, with its intricate urban layout, still preserves traces of the medieval period, including tower houses, arched portals, and remnants of the ancient walls that once enclosed the settlement.

Much of the 18th- and 19th-century civil and religious architecture has been preserved. Among the highlights is the 18th-century Palazzo Miani-Perotti, designed by the architect Vincenzo Ruffo.

Mercadante Forest

The Mercadante Forest, located between Cassano delle Murge and Altamura, is a man-made forest created in the early 20th century to prevent flooding in the city of Bari.

Today it represents the “green lung” of the province, rich in a wide variety of plants and trees. It offers equipped picnic areas, restaurants, hiking and cycling trails—an authentic and peaceful place where visitors can spend a day surrounded by nature.

The access is free, so visitors are encouraged to act responsibly and respect the environment while exploring this area.

Religious buildings: Sanctuary of Madonna degli Angeli, Via Convento, 35, ☏ +39 080 763221. 10:00-12:00 or 18:30-20:30. A visit to the Sanctuary of Santa Maria degli Angeli is a must. Built over a karst cave where an image of the Virgin was discovered, it has been home to a Franciscan convent since the 15th century and Augustinian friars are in charge of the church spaces.