Castellana Grotte

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The Castellana Caves (Italian: Grotte di Castellana) are a remarkable karst cave system located in the municipality of Castellana Grotte, in the province of Bari, Apulia. They are one of the most famous show caves of Italy. The caves, discovered in 1938 by the speleologist Franco Anelli, are situated 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) south of Castellana.The entrance is represented by an enormous vertical tunnel 60 meters (200 ft) long. The main cave is named "La Grave" (as abyss), and others are named Black Cavern (Caverna Nera), White Cave (Grotta Bianca) and Precipice Cavern (Caverna del Precipizio).
Grotte
The Castellana Caves (Italian: Grotte di Castellana) are a remarkable karst cave system located in the municipality of Castellana Grotte, in the province of Bari, Apulia. They are one of the most famous show caves of Italy. The caves, discovered in 1938 by the speleologist Franco Anelli, are situated 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) south of Castellana.The entrance is represented by an enormous vertical tunnel 60 meters (200 ft) long. The main cave is named "La Grave" (as abyss), and others are named Black Cavern (Caverna Nera), White Cave (Grotta Bianca) and Precipice Cavern (Caverna del Precipizio).
Park Hotel La Grave

Park Hotel La Grave

4 out of 5
La Grave Strada Comunale Chiancud Castellana Grotte BA
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Borgo Egnazia

Borgo Egnazia

5 out of 5
Strada Comunale Egnazia Fasano BR
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Barion Hotel

Barion Hotel

4 out of 5
SS16, Km 816 (per Brindisi) Bari BA
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Santa Maria 24 - Luxury Apartments

Santa Maria 24 - Luxury Apartments

Via Santa Maria, 24 Monopoli BA
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Trulli e Puglia

Trulli e Puglia

Piazza Gabriele D'Annunzio, 2 Alberobello BA
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Casa Massima Suites & Spa

Casa Massima Suites & Spa

Corso Umberto I 8 Casamassima BA
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The Castellana Caves (Italian: Grotte di Castellana) are a remarkable karst cave system located in the municipality of Castellana Grotte, in the province of Bari, Apulia. They are one of the most famous show caves of Italy. The caves, discovered in 1938 by the speleologist Franco Anelli, are situated 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) south of Castellana.The entrance is represented by an enormous vertical tunnel 60 meters (200 ft) long. The main cave is named "La Grave" (as abyss), and others are named Black Cavern (Caverna Nera), White Cave (Grotta Bianca) and Precipice Cavern

Castellana Caves

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Castellana Caves during your travels in Castellana Grotte. While in this culturally rich area, you can enjoy the local cheese shops.

Castellana Caves

Il Parco dei Dinosauri

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Il Parco dei Dinosauri during your travels in Castellana Grotte. You can enjoy the local cheese shops while in the area.

Il Parco dei Dinosauri

Indiana Park

Explore the great outdoors at Indiana Park, a lovely green space in Castellana Grotte. You can enjoy the local cheese shops while in the area.

Indiana Park

Astronomical Observatory Sirio

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Astronomical Observatory Sirio during your trip to Castellana Grotte. While in this culturally rich area, you can enjoy the local cheese shops.

Astronomical Observatory Sirio

Piazza Franco Anelli

You can find out about the history of Castellana Grotte with a stop at Piazza Franco Anelli. Wander the parks and gardens while you're in the area.

Piazza Franco Anelli

Franco Anelli Speleological Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Franco Anelli Speleological Museum during your travels in Castellana Grotte. While in this culturally rich area, you can enjoy the local cheese shops.

Franco Anelli Speleological Museum

Things to do

Boat tour from Monopoli to the Polignano caves with aperitif

Boat tour from Monopoli to the Polignano caves with aperitif

$64
per adult
Boat tour from Monopoli to the Polignano caves with aperitif
Polignano a Mare: Fiat 500 Tour with Gelato

Polignano a Mare: Fiat 500 Tour with Gelato

$59
per adult
Polignano a Mare: Fiat 500 Tour with Gelato
Polignano Cliff Tour

Polignano a Mare Cliff Tour

$35
per adult
Polignano a Mare Cliff Tour
Polignano a Mare Eco Boat Tour with Snorkeling Mar y Sol

Polignano a Mare Eco Boat Tour with Snorkeling Mar y Sol

$41
per adult
Polignano a Mare Eco Boat Tour with Snorkeling Mar y Sol
Gozzo Boat Tour in Monopoli

Gozzo Boat Tour in Monopoli

$12
per adult
Gozzo Boat Tour in Monopoli
The secret origins of the trulli, private tour Alberobello 2 hours

Alberobello: The secret origins of the trulli, private tour 2 hours

$41
per adult
Alberobello: The secret origins of the trulli, private tour 2 hours
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Cities near Castellana Grotte

Monopoli showing a coastal town

Monopoli

Clocktower. Conversano. Puglia. Italy.

Conversano

Alberobello which includes a city

Alberobello

Polignano a Mare which includes a sandy beach and rocky coastline as well as a large group of people

Polignano a Mare