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Gioia del Colle

Apulia, Italy · Europe

About Gioia del Colle

Gioia del Colle is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Sammichele di Bari, 21km from Castellana Grotte.

Gioia del Colle is a town located in Apulia, Italy. With a population of 24,184, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gioia del Colle 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 Gioia del Colle to your route.

About Gioia del Colle

Gioia del Colle (pronounced [ˈdʒɔːja del ˈkɔlle]; Barese: Sciò) is a town and comune of the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, southern Italy. The town is located on the Murge plateau at 360 metres (1,180 ft) above sea level, between the Adriatic and Ionian seas.

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Where is Gioia del Colle located?

Gioia del Colle is located in Apulia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.7997 latitude, 16.9230 longitude.

What is the population of Gioia del Colle?

Gioia del Colle has a population of approximately 24,184 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
24,184
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Apulia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.7997, 16.9230

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 Gioia del Colle

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Castellana Grotte

A spectacular system of underground caves in Puglia featuring the White Cave, a dazzling chamber of alabaster-white stalactites.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Alberobello Trulli

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

27 km · about 30 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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Matera

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

31 km · about 35 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Ostuni

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

56 km · about 65 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 Gioia del Colle.

Sammichele di Bari

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 6,578

Acquaviva delle Fonti

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 20,536

Santeramo in Colle

🇮🇹 Italy

14 km awayPop. 24,922

Turi

🇮🇹 Italy

15 km awayPop. 11,813

Cassano delle Murge

🇮🇹 Italy

17 km awayPop. 12,321

Noci

🇮🇹 Italy

17 km awayPop. 15,383

Casamassima

🇮🇹 Italy

17 km awayPop. 18,380

Putignano

🇮🇹 Italy

18 km awayPop. 23,661

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