Castellana Grotte Travel Guide

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The Castellana Caves (Italian: Grotte di Castellana) are a remarkable karst cave system located in the municipality of Castellana Grotte, in the province of Bari, Apulia. They are one of the most famous show caves of Italy. The caves, discovered in 1938 by the speleologist Franco Anelli, are situated 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) south of Castellana.The entrance is represented by an enormous vertical tunnel 60 meters (200 ft) long. The main cave is named "La Grave" (as abyss), and others are named Black Cavern (Caverna Nera), White Cave (Grotta Bianca) and Precipice Cavern (Caverna del Precipizio).
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The Castellana Caves (Italian: Grotte di Castellana) are a remarkable karst cave system located in the municipality of Castellana Grotte, in the province of Bari, Apulia. They are one of the most famous show caves of Italy. The caves, discovered in 1938 by the speleologist Franco Anelli, are situated 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) south of Castellana.The entrance is represented by an enormous vertical tunnel 60 meters (200 ft) long. The main cave is named "La Grave" (as abyss), and others are named Black Cavern (Caverna Nera), White Cave (Grotta Bianca) and Precipice Cavern (Caverna del Precipizio).
Park Hotel La Grave

Park Hotel La Grave

4 out of 5
La Grave Strada Comunale Chiancud Castellana Grotte BA
The price is ₹9,073 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
₹9,073
₹10,620 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Castellana Grotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Castellana Caves and Franco Anelli Speleological ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (65 reviews)
Breakfast area was very small for the amount of rooms. Many mornings guests had to wait to eat. Some left wihout eating because they had thing to do & appointments to meet.

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Park Hotel La Grave
Barion Hotel

Barion Hotel

4 out of 5
SS16, Km 816 (per Brindisi) Bari BA
The price is ₹6,489 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
₹6,489
₹7,778 total
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bari. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (724 reviews)
Great staff

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Barion Hotel
Borgo Egnazia

Borgo Egnazia

5 out of 5
Strada Comunale Egnazia Fasano BR
Stay at this luxury hotel in Fasano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Zoosafari and San Domenico Golf Club are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (287 reviews)
A truly world class hotel. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The concierge staff in particular went above and beyond normal expectations. The property is very well situated to explore the many must see towns in Puglia. Would advise to rent a car

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

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Santa Maria 24 - Luxury Apartments

Santa Maria 24 - Luxury Apartments

Via Santa Maria, 24 Monopoli BA
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Monopoli. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)
Fabulous location and such helpful friendly staff

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Santa Maria 24 - Luxury Apartments
Trulli e Puglia

Trulli e Puglia

Piazza Gabriele D'Annunzio, 2 Alberobello BA
Stay at this aparthotel in Alberobello. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (365 reviews)
Very pleasant stay and enjoyed ourselves. Stayed in a Trulli and it was a wonderful place to be. The internet was extremely poor and kept cutting out, the breakfast was basic but did the job. You can not beat the location and staff were pleasant. Alberobello is beautiful.

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Trulli e Puglia
Casa Massima Suites & Spa

Casa Massima Suites & Spa

Corso Umberto I 8 Casamassima BA
Stay at this spa holiday home in Casamassima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Cantina Lattavino and Auchan Casamassima ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Our apartment was stunning. It had a great layout providing space for a larger family. Parking was right outside our door on the street and the town has everything you need even a large mall close by. They provide a free laundry service. Give them your dirty clothes they return them washed and folded. ...

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

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The Castellana Caves (Italian: Grotte di Castellana) are a remarkable karst cave system located in the municipality of Castellana Grotte, in the province of Bari, Apulia. They are one of the most famous show caves of Italy. The caves, discovered in 1938 by the speleologist Franco Anelli, are situated 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) south of Castellana.The entrance is represented by an enormous vertical tunnel 60 meters (200 ft) long. The main cave is named "La Grave" (as abyss), and others are named Black Cavern (Caverna Nera), White Cave (Grotta Bianca) and Precipice Cavern

Castellana Caves

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Castellana Caves during your travels in Castellana Grotte. While in this culturally rich area, you can enjoy the local cheese shops.

Castellana Caves

Il Parco dei Dinosauri

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Il Parco dei Dinosauri during your travels in Castellana Grotte. You can enjoy the local cheese shops while in the area.

Il Parco dei Dinosauri

Indiana Park

Explore the great outdoors at Indiana Park, a lovely green space in Castellana Grotte. You can enjoy the local cheese shops while in the area.

Indiana Park

Astronomical Observatory Sirio

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Astronomical Observatory Sirio in Castellana Grotte. While in this culturally rich area, you can enjoy the local cheese shops.

Astronomical Observatory Sirio

Franco Anelli Speleological Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Franco Anelli Speleological Museum during your trip to Castellana Grotte. While in this culturally rich area, you can enjoy the local cheese shops.

Franco Anelli Speleological Museum

Piazza Franco Anelli

You can find out about the history of Castellana Grotte with a trip to Piazza Franco Anelli. Wander the parks and gardens while you're in the area.

Piazza Franco Anelli

Cities near Castellana Grotte

Monopoli showing a coastal town

Monopoli

Clocktower. Conversano. Puglia. Italy.

Conversano

Alberobello featuring a city

Alberobello

Polignano a Mare showing rugged coastline and a beach as well as a large group of people

Polignano a Mare

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