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Bari · Puglia (Apulia)
Things to see in Ruvo di Puglia
In Ruvo di Puglia the atlas lists 20 historic places: 7 historic villas and palaces, 5 archaeological sites, 4 museums, 2 fortresses and towers, 1 castle and 1 historic theatre.
Of these, 2 list opening hours.
Don’t miss: Museo archeologico nazionale Jatta, museum in Ruvo di Puglia, Italy.
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The town
Ruvo di Puglia (Rìuve in ruvestine dialect) is a city in the Land of Bari, in Apulia, southern Italy, on the Murge plateau.
It is one of the major cities of art in Apulia and one of the fundamental tourist stops in the region. It is part of the Alta Murgia national park, of which it houses an operational office.
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20 places
Villas and palaces 7
Archaeological sites 5
Museums 4
- Free 1st Sunday
Fortresses and towers 2
Castles 1
Historic theatres 1
Getting there
By plane: Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI IATA), Bari. Ruvo can be reached from the Bari airport. It is connected directly to the airport by the Bari-Barletta train line, managed by Ferrotramviaria SpA.
On the train: Ruvo station. Ruvo can be reached on the FR1 and FR2 lines of the Bari-Barletta railway line managed by Ferrotramviaria SpA. From the Trenitalia national network, it is possible to reach this railway via a stopover from Bari Centrale FT and Barletta Centrale. Trains run from 04:00 until 00:00 every day, except Sundays and holidays when the train service is replaced by bus services, again managed by Ferrotramviaria.
By car: From the north (Pescara and others): coming from the Highway Autostrada Adriatica A14, exit at the Molfetta tool booth, follow signs for Ruvo in the direction of Terlizzi.
From the south (Bari and others): coming from the Highway Autostrada Adriatica A14, exit at the Molfetta tool booth, follow signs for Ruvo in the direction of Terlizzi.
From the countryside: coming from the Strada Provinciale 231 (SP231) in direction to Ruvo. There are four exit directly to Ruvo city centre.
By bus: The Provincial Transport Company (STP) runs the Molfetta-Terlizzi-Ruvo and Trani-Ruvo sections. In addition, the Ferrotramviaria SpA company runs bus routes that retrace the railway route by road, from Barletta to Bari and vice versa.
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What to see, according to Wikivoyage
Old Town: Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption (Cattedrale di Santa Maria dell'Assunta). Built in the 12th century, it is an excellent example of Apulian Romanesque. Very similar to the nearby Cathedral of Trani and Bitono, its rose window is particular of that of Ruvo. Furthermore, there are many references to Arab-Byzantine art and Gothic experiments. In its centuries-old and ancient history, the Cathedral has had many modifications and alterations, leading to the exceptional result it is today. Hypogeum of the Cathedral (Ipogeo della Cattedrale) (Sottostante la Cattedrale). It is an archaeological area below the Cathedral which houses the remains of Peucetian tombs and beautiful mosaics of Roman origin. There are remains of what must have been an ancient Roman Domus, in addition to the columns of the ancient cathedral which previously stood here. Belltower of the Cathedral (Campanile della Cattedrale). Bell tower of extreme historical importance. 36.5 m (120.9 ft) tall, it is one of the distinctive symbols of the city's skyline. Much older than the cathedral, its construction dates back to the year 1000, and it was one of the main watchtowers of the medieval city.
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