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Monopoli

Apulia, Italy · Europe

About Monopoli

Monopoli is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Cozzana, 15km from Castellana Grotte.

Monopoli is a town located in Apulia, Italy. With a population of 37,738, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Monopoli 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 Monopoli to your route.

About Monopoli

Monopoli (Italian: [moˈnɔːpoli]; Monopolitan: Menòpele [məˈnɔːpələ] ) is a town and municipality in Italy, in the Metropolitan City of Bari and region of Apulia. The town is roughly 156 square kilometres (60 sq mi) in area and lies on the Adriatic Sea about 40 kilometres (25 miles) southeast of Bari. It has a

Read more population of 49,246 (2014), and is important mostly as an agricultural, industrial and tourist centre.

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Monopoli 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 Monopoli located?

Monopoli is located in Apulia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.9492 latitude, 17.2972 longitude.

What is the population of Monopoli?

Monopoli has a population of approximately 37,738 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
37,738
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Apulia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.9492, 17.2972

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 Monopoli

4 notable places within an hour's 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.

8 km · about 15 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.

15 km · about 30 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.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Ostuni

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

34 km · about 40 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 Monopoli.

Cozzana

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 1,435

Polignano a Mare

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 13,356

Castellana

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 14,485

Fasano

🇮🇹 Italy

14 km awayPop. 22,593

Lamie di Olimpie-Selva

🇮🇹 Italy

15 km awayPop. 2,679

Conversano

🇮🇹 Italy

16 km awayPop. 22,661

Pezze di Greco

🇮🇹 Italy

18 km awayPop. 4,917

Putignano

🇮🇹 Italy

18 km awayPop. 23,661

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