Discover Putignano: Carnival, Old Town and Grotta del Trullo

Putignano combines medieval urban history, a distinctive Carnival culture, traditional crafts and a remarkable natural phenomenon. If you choose a holiday apartment in Putignano, you can focus your stay on alleyways, churches, festive traditions, culinary details and Grotta del Trullo. This combination makes the town interesting for travellers who want to discover not just a single attraction, but various facets of culture and nature.

Holiday Apartment in Putignano: Culture, Carnival and Nature

In Putignano’s historic centre, the medieval urban layout features alleyways paved with “chianche” and characteristic courtyards. The Chiesa Matrice di San Pietro is an example of Apulian Romanesque architecture and was built from limestone. The Chiesetta di Santo Stefano Piccolo was built in 1402 and has a Greek-cross floor plan. One of Putignano’s first public fountains is located on its exterior; for this reason, the church is also known as the “chiesetta della fontana”.

House Museum and Material History

The Palazzo del Balì was once a residence of the Knights of Malta. The upper floor of the MURCA – Museo Romanazzi Carducci di Santo Mauro is classified as a house museum. The reception rooms contain, among other things, furniture, paintings, silverware, porcelain and clocks. The MURCA has no architectural barriers. Visitors with different interests can choose their own focus among architecture, interior design and individual objects.

Festive Culture, Crafts and Farinella

Putignano also reveals its character through festivals and crafts. The Festa delle Propaggini takes place every year on 26 December and marks the beginning of the Putignano Carnival. The processing of papier-mâché produces the allegorical floats of the Putignano Carnival. At the same time, stoneworking is one of Putignano’s oldest traditions. Farinella is a flour made from roasted barley and roasted chickpeas. For families looking for shared discoveries, these topics can provide different opportunities for conversation.

Grotta del Trullo: Nature with a History

Another facet leads underground. Grotta del Trullo was discovered on 29 May 1931 a few metres from the inhabited centre of Putignano. Less than three months after its discovery, it was placed under special protection; its preservation was considered to be of significant public interest because of its natural beauty. Access to Grotta del Trullo is via a staircase with 45 steps. At Grotta del Trullo, therefore, the history of its discovery, nature conservation and access via a staircase come together.

Transport Connections for Trip Planning

Mobility can also help shape your travel style when choosing a holiday apartment. Ferrovie del Sud Est connects Putignano daily by train and bus via Casamassima or Conversano to Bari, as well as to Martina Franca. When choosing a location, you can therefore also consider whether you would like to include train and bus connections in your travel plans.

For more travel ideas, you can also discover Cellamare, Mariotto, Minervino Murge, Valenzano, Adelfia, Sannicandro Di Bari, Triggiano and Andria.

For the higher-level travel overview: Bari.