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Molfetta

Apulia, Italy · Europe

About Molfetta

Molfetta is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Giovinazzo, 59km from Castellana Grotte.

Molfetta is a town located in Apulia, Italy. With a population of 59,557, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Molfetta 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 Molfetta to your route.

About Molfetta

The Diocese of Molfetta-Ruvo-Giovinazzo-Terlizzi (Latin: Dioecesis Melphictensis-Rubensis-Iuvenacensis-Terlitiensis) is a Latin diocese of the Catholic Church in Apulia, southern Italy, which was established in 1986, when the diocese of Molfetta-Giovinazzo-Terlizzi was united with the diocese of Ruvo. Giovinazzo is

Read more only four miles south-east of Molfetta along the Adriatic coast, and Ruvo only ten miles inland to the south-west; Terlizzi is likewise only four miles from Molfetta, some four miles nearer than Ruvo. The historical diocese of Molfetta was expanded in 1818. The current diocese is a suffragan of the archdiocese of Bari-Bitonto.

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Where is Molfetta located?

Molfetta is located in Apulia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 41.2004 latitude, 16.5990 longitude.

What is the population of Molfetta?

Molfetta has a population of approximately 59,557 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
59,557
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Apulia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
41.2004, 16.5990

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 Molfetta

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Trani Cathedral

A luminous Romanesque cathedral rising right at the water's edge of Trani's harbour on the Adriatic.

18 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Castel del Monte

A 13th-century octagonal castle built by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II in Puglia, renowned for its unique geometric design.

30 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.

57 km · about 65 min drive

natural wonder

Castellana Grotte

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

59 km · about 70 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

landmark

Matera

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

59 km · about 70 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 Molfetta.

Giovinazzo

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 19,186

Terlizzi

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 25,811

Bisceglie

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 55,385

Bitonto

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 51,661

Ruvo di Puglia

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 23,938

Palombaio

🇮🇹 Italy

14 km awayPop. 2,386

Capirro

🇮🇹 Italy

16 km awayPop. 1,094

Corato

🇮🇹 Italy

17 km awayPop. 46,505

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