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).
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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).

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Borgo Egnazia

Borgo Egnazia

5 out of 5
Strada Comunale Egnazia Fasano BR
The price is AED 2,137 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
AED 2,137
AED 2,351 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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Hi Hotel Bari

Hi Hotel Bari

4 out of 5
Via Don Guanella 15 Bari BA
The price is AED 542 per night from Feb 21 to Feb 22
AED 542
AED 622 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
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Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Bari. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (546 reviews)
Stuff is very friendly and helpful,rooms are very clean and quiet,breakfast is delicious,everything is amazing.

Reviewed on 1 December 2025

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Palazzo Indelli

Palazzo Indelli

4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 27 Monopoli BA
The price is AED 511 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
AED 511
AED 597 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monopoli. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (329 reviews)
Very comfortable room, great view of the square below. Included breakfast was good. Very polite staff

Reviewed on 28 December 2025

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Luxury trullo, Private Pool, Air con, Private Tennis Court, Pizza Oven

Luxury trullo, Private Pool, Air con, Private Tennis Court, Pizza Oven

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Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Castellana Grotte. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions The Trulli of Alberobello ...
10/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Fantastic accommodation, well equipped and within easy reach of most towns, would definitely recommend and will be returning soon.

Reviewed on 26 July 2025

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Modern trulli, 3 bedrooms, air conditioning, private swimming pool, pétanque court.

Modern trulli, 3 bedrooms, air conditioning, private swimming pool, pétanque court.

Castellana Grotte Bari
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we enjoyed our stay at the modern trilli. worked well for 3 couples. it is a few miles out of town, it was a bit tricky to find at night but once we drove it during the day it was no problem and peaceful to go back to after visiting extended family in town

Reviewed on 26 September 2024

Modern trulli, 3 bedrooms, air conditioning, private swimming pool, pétanque court.
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Trulli e Puglia

Piazza Gabriele D'Annunzio, 2 Alberobello BA
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (371 reviews)
Great stay

Reviewed on 15 February 2026

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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