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Descend into one of Italy’s most extraordinary natural wonders in Castellana Grotte, Puglia’s hidden gem where the spectacular Grotte di Castellana—among Europe’s largest and most impressive cave systems—unfold over 3 km of dazzling underground galleries, crystalline stalactites, stalagmites, alabaster columns, and the breathtaking Grotta Bianca (White Cave), a luminous chamber of pure white calcite formations that glows like a frozen cathedral. Explore the guided tours through the “White Cave” and the deeper “Black Cave” with its dramatic chambers, relax in the peaceful town center with its charming historic streets, the elegant Basilica di San Nicola overlooking the main square, and family-run trattorias serving fresh orecchiette with turnip greens and burrata, or simply soak in the quiet Puglian countryside atmosphere with olive groves and trulli nearby—all in a welcoming destination that perfectly balances geological marvels, authentic southern Italian life, and easy access to Bari (45 minutes) and the Adriatic coast.
Savor handmade orecchiette al pomodoro, creamy burrata with fresh tomatoes, sweet cartellate pastries drizzled with vincotto, and crisp Primitivo di Manduria red wine amid cave echoes, olive-scented air, and the unmistakable sense of a place where the earth opens to reveal timeless underground beauty.
Castellana Grotte isn’t just a destination—it’s Puglia’s most magical underground wonder and peaceful countryside escape—plan your Castellana Grotte adventure today!
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