Alta Murgia National Park
Karst plateau of grass steppe, sinkholes and castles in Puglia, southern Italy
Alta Murgia is a karstic plateau of rocky ridges, sinkholes, caves and oak woods, crossed by dry-stone walls and dotted with stone farmhouses and sheep stables. Its grass steppe protects the lesser kestrel's habitat, and Castel del Monte stands within its bounds.
Things to do
- HeritageVisit Castel del Monte, the octagonal castle built by Frederick II near Andria
- On footWalk or cycle to the ruins of Rocca del Garagnone, the "Invisible Castle" near Poggiorsini
- Try thisExplore the red earth and small pond of the Bauxite Quarry near Spinazzola
- Try thisSee the fossilised dinosaur footprints of Cava Pontrelli between Altamura and Santeramo in Colle