Altamura, is a small town located in the north-west of Puglia. 

It is famous for the Claustri, the typical small squares in the historic centre, and several monuments, such as the Cathedral dedicated to the Assumption founded by Frederick II of Swabia, the Church of San Biagio, the Church of San Nicola dei Greci and museums such as the National Archaeological Museum.

Altamura is less than 20 km from Matera, the town in Basilicata famous for its houses in the historic centre carved into the rock.

Among the famous local gastronomic products are:  focaccia and “’traditional bread of.Altamura PDO”.

The “Pane di Altamura” has been the first product in Europe to obtain the PDO mark in the bakery sector.