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Ruvo di Puglia

Apulia, Italy · Europe

About Ruvo di Puglia

Ruvo di Puglia is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Terlizzi, 18km from Castel del Monte.

Ruvo di Puglia is a town located in Apulia, Italy. With a population of 23,938, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ruvo di Puglia 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 Ruvo di Puglia to your route.

About Ruvo di Puglia

The Battle of Ruvo was fought on 23 February 1503 between a Spanish army under Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba and a French army commanded by Jacques de la Palice. The battle was part of the Second Italian War and was fought at the city of Ruvo in the Province of Bari, modern-day Italy. The result was a Spanish victory.

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Where is Ruvo di Puglia located?

Ruvo di Puglia is located in Apulia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 41.1176 latitude, 16.4842 longitude.

What is the population of Ruvo di Puglia?

Ruvo di Puglia has a population of approximately 23,938 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
23,938
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Apulia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
41.1176, 16.4842

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 Ruvo di Puglia

4 notable places within an hour's 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.

18 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Trani Cathedral

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

19 km · about 20 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.

51 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.

51 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 Ruvo di Puglia.

Terlizzi

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 25,811

Corato

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 46,505

Mariotto

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 1,473

Palombaio

🇮🇹 Italy

12 km awayPop. 2,386

Molfetta

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 59,557

Bisceglie

🇮🇹 Italy

14 km awayPop. 55,385

Capirro

🇮🇹 Italy

16 km awayPop. 1,094

Giovinazzo

🇮🇹 Italy

17 km awayPop. 19,186

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