Apulia - Castellana Caves

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Castellana Caves Description

(Local Name: Grotte di Castellana / Monopoli) To the north of the Zona dei Trulli, 15km/9mi southwest of the port of Monopoli (9m/30ft; pop. 45,000), which has an 18th century cathedral, are the caves of Castellana (tours); they rank with the Postojna caves in Yugoslavia as the finest stalactitic caves in Europe. The caves have a total length of approximately 1.2km/0.75mi - much more if the various ramifications are included (two lifts). The finest cave is the Grotta Bianca (special conducted tours), unsurpassed in Europe for its perfect condition and its profusion of stalagmites and stalactites. Above the cave is an lookout tower (28m/92ft high, 170 steps); nearby a cave museum.

Hobbies & Activities category: Cave; Miscellaneous collectibles museums

Address

Castellana Caves
Apulia
Italy

http://www.grottedicastellana.it/en/index_eng.htm

Hours

March 15 to November 4

Open	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30
Closed	20:00	20:00	20:00	20:00	20:00	20:00	20:00

November 5 to December 25

Open	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30
Closed	13:30	13:30	13:30	13:30	13:30	13:30	13:30

December 26 to January 6

Open	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30
Closed	20:00	20:00	20:00	20:00	20:00	20:00	20:00

January 7 to March 14

Open	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30
Closed	13:30	13:30	13:30	13:30	13:30	13:30	13:30

Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1) Christmas - Christian (December 25)