Explorations of a small Southern Italian city few have heard about.
There really isn’t anything in Altamura that would be a big draw with tourists. It’s a cute city with a gorgeous cathedral that I found just clicking around on Google Maps. I was looking for a couple of small cities to stay in the area. Altamura won because I found a really cheap apartment with a washer and dryer there. Sometimes my trip planning gets a bit weird.
Altamura has been around since ancient times. No one knows what the ancient city was called. The city was refounded in the 13th century by Frederick II, King of Sicily. It was Frederick II that was responsible for the gorgeous Cathedral of Altamura.
Wandering Jana The weather wasn’t the best when I was in Altamura. It was rainy and the coldest day I experienced in Italy. This photo is from the end of the day after the weather decided to cooperate. It was still freezing though.
Wandering Jana This cathedral is a bit weird. This side used to be the side with the altar and the other end had the main door. Even some of the windows were stoned up. There was some damage to the church in the 14th century. Maybe that’s when they made the change.
Wandering Jana Love this main door.
Wandering Jana It wasn’t night when I took this photo. It was that dark outside.
Wandering Jana The church is looking great. It was restored in the last 20 years, inside and out.
Wandering Jana The main street through the historic center.
Wandering Jana Porta Bari. The road probably went in the direction of Bari. It now leads to the train station where you can get a train to Bari.
Wandering Jana Many of the buildings in the historic center were all made from the same color stone. I love it.
Wandering Jana San Nicola dei Greci. I love that doorway as well.
Wandering Jana Very cool.
Wandering Jana Tiny, bendy street.
Wandering Jana That balcony is cool, too.
Wandering Jana Just a random red carpet.
Wandering Jana Courtyard garden.
Wandering Jana Arco Basso Angelo Milano (Low Arch), said to be one of the lowest arches in Europe at 140 cm (4.5 ft) high.
Wandering Jana Very cute.
Wandering Jana Another courtyard garden.
Wandering Jana Little church?
Wandering Jana Lots of cool doors in Altamura.
Wandering Jana Tunnel to a courtyard.
Wandering Jana Old city gate perhaps?
Wandering Jana People actually drive on this street.
Wandering Jana Very cute.
Wandering Jana Cute little church.
Wandering Jana I love a good tunnel.
Wandering Jana Birds and a street sign.
Wandering Jana Ivy covered building.
Wandering Jana A fortified building in the middle of town.
Wandering Jana Altamura is a cute little town off the main tourist track.
Altamura was a neat little city. It has its own amazing bread and everything. It was a perfect town to stop for a little vacation from my vacation.
Check out my next update where I explore a Baroque city built in stone.
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