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Bari · Puglia (Apulia)
Things to see in Castellana Grotte
In Castellana Grotte the atlas lists 3 historic places: 2 museums and 1 castle.
For most of these places we don’t have verified opening hours yet: always check the official website before you go.
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The town
Castellana Grotte is a town in the province of Bari (BA) in the Italian region of Apulia (Puglia), Italy.
Initially, the town was named "Castellana". The settlement itself was born in the 10th century, after a colonization by the monastic order of San Benedetto di Conversano. However, its official foundation as a feud dates back to December 1171.
The name "Castellana Grotte" was not given until 1950 after the discovery in 1938 of the iconic cave system by geologists Franco Anelli and Vito Matarrese; this event granted the town a substantial rise in tourism popularity and became one of the most famous destinations in Puglia.
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Castles 1
Getting there
By plane: The closest airports to Castellana Grotte are located in Brindisi and Bari, the latter being the closest. Both airports provide intercity transport via Taxi, Bus and rental car, with Bari also offering a connection by train.
From Bari: To get to Castellana Grotte, one must first get on a train from the airport to Bari Centrale train station. According to Ferrotramviaria S.p.A., a single ticket will cost you €5.00, but in case you need it the company also offers different subscription plans. You can also take a bus, car or taxi directly to Castellana Grotte.
From Brindisi: Once landed, the fastest way to get to Castellana Grotte would be to reach the Brindisi train station either by bus, car, or taxi, and then take the train to Castellana Grotte. Alternatively, you can take a bus, car or taxi that takes you straight to Castellana Grotte.
By train: The Castellana Grotte train station is administered by the Ferrovie del Sud Est company, which is the one you should be looking for when buying or booking a ticket.
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