{"id":10749,"date":"2024-10-07T10:06:53","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T08:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/?page_id=10749"},"modified":"2024-10-07T10:06:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T08:06:54","slug":"east-of-bari","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/east-of-bari\/","title":{"rendered":"East of Bari"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&lt;&lt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/south-italy\/apulia\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Apulia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The area east of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/bari\/\">Bari<\/a> hosts various popular seaside resorts located on the beautiful coast of the Adriatic Sea. This region also features some historic towns with ancient landmarks, and a few natural wonders located both on the coast and inland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"border: 1px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-b12e3d85-b0d8-4b6f-bc9e-ff7e1f9719da\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-1ad2bd92-04d2-424a-9527-639fccd44907\">Places to see East of Bari<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#polignano-a-mare\">Polignano a Mare<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#cliffs-of-polignano-a-mare\">\u272a Cliffs of Polignano a Mare<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#pino-pascali-museum-of-contemporary-art\">Pino Pascali Museum of Contemporary Art<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#monopoli\">Monopoli<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#monopoli-castle\">Monopoli Castle<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#monopoli-cathedral\">Monopoli Cathedral<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#conversano\">Conversano<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#conversano-castle\">Conversano Castle<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#conversano-cathedral\">Conversano Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#monastery-of-san-benedetto\">Monastery of San Benedetto<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#castellana-grotte\">Castellana Grotte<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#castellana-caves\">\u272a Castellana Caves<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"polignano-a-mare\"><strong>Polignano a Mare<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Polignano a Mare is a seaside resort located along the coast of the Adriatic Sea east of Bari. Probably founded as a Greek colony, it flourished under the Romans, and remained an important port and commercial center throughout its history. The town is now known for its beautiful seaside cliffs and the white houses of its old town.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_7d0b0af1-b6d4-45e6-af42-e73369ccc740\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cliffs-of-polignano-a-mare\"><strong>\u272a Cliffs of Polignano a Mare<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The rugged coast of Polignano a Mare is characterized by a series of cliffs <em>(Scogliera di Polignano a Mare)<\/em>. The old town of Polignano a Mare is located along the cliffs, and features the panoramic point of <strong>Terrazza Santo Stefano<\/strong>. Just west of the old town is the tiny rocky beach of <strong>Lama Monachile<\/strong>, located in an opening among the tall cliffs. Other small beaches and some seaside caves are also located along the coast. On the top of the cliff west of Lama Monachile is another panoramic terrace with a <strong>Monument to Domenico Modugno<\/strong>, a local singer known for the global hit song <em>Nel blu, dipinto di blu<\/em>, released in 1958.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Scogliera del Lungomare Modugno, 70044 Polignano a Mare BA<br>Coordinates: 40.9974, 17.2172<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/jJgQKY28XU7dcB8L8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_5bacc93d-a41b-4506-b1aa-0151f055a678\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pino-pascali-museum-of-contemporary-art\"><strong>Pino Pascali Museum of Contemporary Art<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pino Pascali Museum of Contemporary Art <em>(Museo d&#8217;Arte Contemporanea Pino Pascali)<\/em> is a museum dedicated to 20th-century artist Pino Pascali. The museum houses numerous works by the artist, who was one of the most prominent figures of the Arte Povera movement in the 1960s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Parco del Lauro, 119, 70044 Polignano a Mare BA<br>Coordinates: 40.9940, 17.2287<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/4TrQbFa9jkf9APjs6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/LCH9ocv1GS8f1RDQA\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_fac4bfc8-e05f-42fc-9037-f8aff123bc25\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monopoli\"><strong>Monopoli<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Monopoli is a town in the Metropolitan City of Bari, located along the coast just east of Polignano a Mare. Founded by the Messapians around the 5th century BCE, Monopoli was later a Roman town, and rose to prominence in the Middle Ages as one of the richest ports in the region. The town was ruled by various local powers, and mostly followed the history of the rest of Apulia. Monopoli is to this day an important port and also a seaside resort.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_707c2dbc-5772-44dc-930d-b19e0d6111f1\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monopoli-castle\"><strong>Monopoli Castle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Also known as: Charles V Castle <em>(Castello Carlo V)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Monopoli Castle is a 16th-century fort located along the coast next to the old town of Monopoli. The castle was built on top of a medieval church and some even older structures. The fort is still well preserved, and after being used as a prison in the 19th and 20th century, now it hosts temporary exhibitions. The castle also houses various ancient weapons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Largo Castello, 5, 70043 Monopoli BA<br>Coordinates: 40.9542, 17.3052<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/dPMSnMFefYFKbEnd7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_149c7447-f3b9-4327-b079-18ef1e9dcfdb\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monopoli-cathedral\"><strong>Monopoli Cathedral<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Also known as: Basilica Cathedral of Maria Santissima della Madia <em>(Basilica Cattedrale di Maria Santissima della Madia)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Monopoli Cathedral <em>(Duomo di Monopoli)<\/em> is the most important church in the city, located at the southern edge of the old town of Monopoli. This was originally the site of a Roman temple, and later a Romanesque church built in the 12th century. The church was entirely rebuilt in Baroque style during the 18th century. Inside, the cathedral is richly decorated, and houses several artworks, including paintings by Palma il Giovane. Underneath the cathedral is an ancient crypt that was once part of the Romanesque church and now serves as a museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Largo Cattedrale, 70043 Monopoli BA<br>Coordinates: 40.9508, 17.3034<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/4TrQbFa9jkf9APjs6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/biDPP4y3BpUQZ4ws5\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_9a1aa468-b734-421d-b241-94de4b819309\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conversano\"><strong>Conversano<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Conversano is a town located southwest of Polignano a Mare in the Metropolitan City of Bari. Founded as <em>Norba<\/em> in the Iron Age, it became a relevant trade center during the age of the Greek colonization and under the Romans. In the Late Middle Ages, Conversano was the capital of a large county, and was ruled for centuries by the Acquaviva family. The town is now known for the historic attractions in its old town.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_bc859889-c40d-4b0c-9c16-9be6939e15ac\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conversano-castle\"><strong>Conversano Castle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Conversano Castle was originally built by the Normans in the 11th century, and was later expanded and transformed into the luxurious residence of the Acquaviva family, who ruled over the town. The castle now houses the <strong>Paolo Finoglio Art Gallery<\/strong> (<em>Pinacoteca Paolo Finoglio<\/em>), which houses hundred of paintings once part of the collection of the Acquaviva family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza della Conciliazione, 8, 70014 Conversano BA<br>Coordinates: 40.9687, 17.1154<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/4TrQbFa9jkf9APjs6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/nWigmxqq6MPAbnZX7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_c85a33e8-92e0-46da-a28a-b870dd874c24\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conversano-cathedral\"><strong>Conversano Cathedral<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Also known as: Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta <em>(Basilica Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Conversano Cathedral <em>(Cattedrale di Conversano)<\/em> is the main church in the city, located next to the Conversano Castle. Built starting in the 11th century in Romanesque style, the church was reworked and expanded a few times. The building features a large rose window on its facade, while inside it houses some artworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Monsignore Lamberti, 3, 70014 Conversano BA<br>Coordinates: 40.9685, 17.1145<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/jZvX6JHsoQ8N6rjr9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_a5b0bae4-07a6-49ae-b94f-29f1cfbe98ef\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monastery-of-san-benedetto\"><strong>Monastery of San Benedetto<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Monastery of San Benedetto is a religious complex founded in the Middle Ages and reworked multiple times. The complex features a large church and a medieval cloister, and now houses the <strong>Civic Archaeological Museum of Conversano<\/strong> (<em>Museo Civico Archeologico di Conversano<\/em>), which hosts numerous ancient archaeological findings unearthed around the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via S. Benedetto, 70014 Conversano BA<br>Coordinates: 40.9680, 17.1152<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/4TrQbFa9jkf9APjs6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/mBggoPLKKSvAWRhb7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_42c4b4ad-b4bd-469b-97e5-31912459c463\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"castellana-grotte\"><strong>Castellana Grotte<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Castellana Grotte is a town located south of Conversano, in the Metropolitan City of Bari. The town emerged in the Middle Ages, and became a tourist destination in the 20th century after the discovery of a large cave system near the city.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_f319d013-4ff6-446d-a680-18cfa55a0b23\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"castellana-caves\"><strong>\u272a Castellana Caves<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Castellana Caves <em>(Grotte di Castellana)<\/em> are a large cave system located just outside Castellana Grotte. The system features various openings, and a 60-meter-long vertical tunnel. The main cave of the system, called Grave, is a huge natural pantheon, with an opening on the surface that allows sunlight to enter the caves. The system also features countless peculiar rock formations, stalactites, and stalagmites, and houses some endemic species. Outside the caves is the <strong>Franco Anelli Speleological Museum<\/strong> (<em>Museo Speleologico Franco Anelli<\/em>), which showcases the history and geology of the Castellana Caves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Franco Anelli, 70013 Castellana Grotte BA<br>Coordinates: 40.8758, 17.1481<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/yxzFCA4BuLrvrGAE8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;&lt; Apulia The area east of Bari hosts various popular seaside resorts located on the beautiful coast of the Adriatic Sea. This region also features some historic towns with ancient landmarks, and a few natural wonders located both on the coast and inland. Polignano a Mare Polignano a Mare is a seaside resort located along the coast of the Adriatic Sea east of Bari. Probably founded as a Greek colony, it flourished under the Romans, and remained an important port and commercial center throughout its history. The town is now known for its beautiful seaside cliffs and the white houses of its old town. \u272a Cliffs of Polignano a Mare The rugged coast of Polignano a Mare is characterized by a series of cliffs (Scogliera di Polignano a Mare). The old town of Polignano a Mare is located along the cliffs, and features the panoramic point of Terrazza Santo Stefano. Just west of the old town is the tiny rocky beach of Lama Monachile, located in an opening among the tall cliffs. Other small beaches and some seaside caves are also located along the coast. On the top of the cliff west of Lama Monachile is another panoramic terrace with a Monument to Domenico Modugno, a local singer known for the global hit song Nel blu, dipinto di blu, released in 1958. Address: Scogliera del Lungomare Modugno, 70044 Polignano a Mare BACoordinates: 40.9974, 17.2172 Google Maps Pino Pascali Museum of Contemporary Art The Pino Pascali Museum of Contemporary Art (Museo d&#8217;Arte Contemporanea Pino Pascali) is a museum dedicated to 20th-century artist Pino Pascali. The museum houses numerous works by the artist, who was one of the most prominent figures of the Arte Povera movement in the 1960s. Address: Via Parco del Lauro, 119, 70044 Polignano a Mare BACoordinates: 40.9940, 17.2287 Google Maps Monopoli Monopoli is a town in the Metropolitan City of Bari, located along the coast just east of Polignano a Mare. Founded by the Messapians around the 5th century BCE, Monopoli was later a Roman town, and rose to prominence in the Middle Ages as one of the richest ports in the region. The town was ruled by various local powers, and mostly followed the history of the rest of Apulia. Monopoli is to this day an important port and also a seaside resort. Monopoli Castle Also known as: Charles V Castle (Castello Carlo V) The Monopoli Castle is a 16th-century fort located along the coast next to the old town of Monopoli. The castle was built on top of a medieval church and some even older structures. The fort is still well preserved, and after being used as a prison in the 19th and 20th century, now it hosts temporary exhibitions. The castle also houses various ancient weapons. Address: Largo Castello, 5, 70043 Monopoli BACoordinates: 40.9542, 17.3052 Google Maps Monopoli Cathedral Also known as: Basilica Cathedral of Maria Santissima della Madia (Basilica Cattedrale di Maria Santissima della Madia) The Monopoli Cathedral (Duomo di Monopoli) is the most important church in the city, located at the southern edge of the old town of Monopoli. This was originally the site of a Roman temple, and later a Romanesque church built in the 12th century. The church was entirely rebuilt in Baroque style during the 18th century. Inside, the cathedral is richly decorated, and houses several artworks, including paintings by Palma il Giovane. Underneath the cathedral is an ancient crypt that was once part of the Romanesque church and now serves as a museum. Address: Largo Cattedrale, 70043 Monopoli BACoordinates: 40.9508, 17.3034 Google Maps Conversano Conversano is a town located southwest of Polignano a Mare in the Metropolitan City of Bari. Founded as Norba in the Iron Age, it became a relevant trade center during the age of the Greek colonization and under the Romans. In the Late Middle Ages, Conversano was the capital of a large county, and was ruled for centuries by the Acquaviva family. The town is now known for the historic attractions in its old town. Conversano Castle The Conversano Castle was originally built by the Normans in the 11th century, and was later expanded and transformed into the luxurious residence of the Acquaviva family, who ruled over the town. The castle now houses the Paolo Finoglio Art Gallery (Pinacoteca Paolo Finoglio), which houses hundred of paintings once part of the collection of the Acquaviva family. Address: Piazza della Conciliazione, 8, 70014 Conversano BACoordinates: 40.9687, 17.1154 Google Maps Conversano Cathedral Also known as: Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (Basilica Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) The Conversano Cathedral (Cattedrale di Conversano) is the main church in the city, located next to the Conversano Castle. Built starting in the 11th century in Romanesque style, the church was reworked and expanded a few times. The building features a large rose window on its facade, while inside it houses some artworks. Address: Via Monsignore Lamberti, 3, 70014 Conversano BACoordinates: 40.9685, 17.1145 Google Maps Monastery of San Benedetto The Monastery of San Benedetto is a religious complex founded in the Middle Ages and reworked multiple times. The complex features a large church and a medieval cloister, and now houses the Civic Archaeological Museum of Conversano (Museo Civico Archeologico di Conversano), which hosts numerous ancient archaeological findings unearthed around the town. Address: Via S. Benedetto, 70014 Conversano BACoordinates: 40.9680, 17.1152 Google Maps Castellana Grotte Castellana Grotte is a town located south of Conversano, in the Metropolitan City of Bari. The town emerged in the Middle Ages, and became a tourist destination in the 20th century after the discovery of a large cave system near the city. \u272a Castellana Caves The Castellana Caves (Grotte di Castellana) are a large cave system located just outside Castellana Grotte. The system features various openings, and a 60-meter-long vertical tunnel. The main cave of the system, called Grave, is a huge natural pantheon, with an opening on the surface that allows sunlight to enter the caves. 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