Gravina in Puglia: the city suspended over the canyon
A city of stone among canyons, monumental bridges, caves and ancient places of worship
Cross the famous Aqueduct Bridge and discover Gravina in Puglia, a city suspended over the canyon, rich in rock churches, hypogea and extraordinary views of the Alta Murgia.
Experience available throughout the year, exclusively on reservation. Some rock areas can only be visited with accompaniment and subject to availability.
The route of the Gravina excursion
- Arrival in Gravina in Puglia
- Meeting with the guide in the historic centre
- Introduction to the history and geology of the territory
- Walk among the alleys and squares of the old town
- External or internal visit to the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
- Stop at a viewpoint over the ravine
- Account of the rock civilisation
- Descent towards the Aqueduct Bridge
- Crossing of the monumental bridge
- Panoramic view over the canyon
- Observation of the caves and rock settlements
- Possible visit to the Fondovito district
- Possible visit to a rock church
- Possible visit to hypogea and underground spaces
- Account of the Orsini family
- In-depth look at the figure of Pope Benedict XIII
- Return to the historic centre
- Free time for a tasting or for lunch
- Conclusion of the excursion
What the excursion may include
- Licensed tourist guide service
- Guided walk in the historic centre
- Visit to the Aqueduct Bridge
- Panoramic stops over the ravine
- Introduction to the rock civilisation
- Visit to the Cathedral, if available
- Visit to a rock church, if provided
- Visit to hypogean spaces, if provided
- Possibility to add a tasting
- Possibility to add a typical lunch
- Possibility to request transport from Altamura
- Possibility to request a guide in a foreign language
Useful information
- Recommended duration: about 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Duration with rock sites and hypogea: about 3 hours
- Price of the excursion: on request
- The fee varies according to the number of participants
- Admissions are not included, unless otherwise indicated
- Access to the rock churches must be confirmed
- Access to the hypogea must be booked
- The Cathedral is subject to the times of celebrations
- The transfer from Altamura is not included
- Gravina can be reached by your own vehicle
- An authorised transport can be requested
- The cost of transport is calculated separately
- The route takes place mainly on foot
- There are stairs, climbs and descents
- Some sections may have uneven ground
- Comfortable, non-slip shoes are recommended
- People with reduced mobility must communicate their needs in advance
- Visits to the underground spaces may not be recommended for those who suffer from claustrophobia
- The programme may vary in case of rain or unsafe conditions
- The meeting point is communicated upon confirmation
- Payment and cancellation conditions are indicated in the quote
