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Castellana

Apulia, Italy · Europe

About Castellana

Castellana is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Putignano, 53km from Sassi di Matera.

Castellana is a town located in Apulia, Italy. With a population of 14,485, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Castellana sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Castellana to your route.

About Castellana

Castellana Grotte (Castellanese: Casteddône) is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, southern Italy. Grotte means "caves" in Italian.

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What are the best things to do in Castellana?

Castellana offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Castellana located?

Castellana is located in Apulia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.8864 latitude, 17.1655 longitude.

What is the population of Castellana?

Castellana has a population of approximately 14,485 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
14,485
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Apulia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.8864, 17.1655

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Castellana

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Alberobello Trulli

A UNESCO-listed town in Puglia containing over 1,500 trulli, unique whitewashed stone huts with conical dry-stone roofs.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Polignano a Mare

A dramatic Puglian town perched on limestone cliffs above the Adriatic, with a famous beach nestled in a narrow sea cove.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Ostuni

The dazzling White City of Puglia, a hilltop labyrinth of whitewashed houses and narrow alleys overlooking ancient olive groves.

39 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Sassi di Matera

Two ancient cave-dwelling districts carved into the ravine of Matera, inhabited since the Paleolithic and now a UNESCO site.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Matera

An ancient city in Basilicata carved into limestone gorges, with cave dwellings (Sassi) continuously inhabited for over 9,000 years.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Castellana.

Putignano

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 23,661

Cozzana

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 1,435

Conversano

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 22,661

Noci

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 15,383

Turi

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 11,813

Polignano a Mare

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 13,356

Alberobello

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 9,391

Monopoli

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 37,738

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