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
Apulia, Italy · Europe
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.
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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Gioia del Colle is located in Apulia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.7997 latitude, 16.9230 longitude.
Gioia del Colle has a population of approximately 24,184 people, making it a town in Italy.
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