B&B PIAZZA SAN GIOVANNI - ESSENZE DELLA MURGIA

The fifth stage of the Via Peuceta, part of the Cammino Materano, starts from the majestic cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta built in 1232 at the behest of Frederick II of Swabia according to the canons of Romanesque architecture of the time and whose original layout has undergone important changes over the centuries. . You cross the enchanting historic center of Altamura consisting of a maze of narrow alleys and small squares called "claustri" within which you can constantly perceive the...

A pleasant excursion in the Alta Murgia starting near the Masseria Mezzoprete. The route takes place in a loop and reaches the Pulo di Altamura, the Grotta dell'Imbroglio and the Grotta del'Orco. Pulo di Altamura is one of the best-known forms of the Apulian karst landscape and of the Alta Murgia National Park. It is a large sinkhole, which originated due to the collapse of karst cavities and subsequently remodeled by the action of subaerial agents. The largest diameter measures over 700 m,...

The sixth segment of the Via Peuceta, part of the Materan Way, starts from the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, built in 1095 by the Normans overhanging the ravin. From here the route leaves the city behind by crossing the fascinating stone aqueduct bridge, dating back to the 18th century, which scenically connects the two sides of the ravine, and which allows the hiker to reach the plateau of the Madonna della Stella from where it is possible to enjoy a remarkable view of the city of...

A pleasant excursion in the Mercadante Forest, also suitable for children, starting from the picnic area in Contrada Mercadante, where there is a car park where to leave the car. The route takes place in a loop, is surrounded by nature, and begins by following a section of the Percorso Salute 1 route and then it continues on the Apulian Aqueduct cycle path.