The Castellana Caves are finally just a click away for all non-professional photography enthusiasts.
A new visitor route has been created, a walk that will allow tourists to capture the beauty of the caves from many different perspectives. It's called Grotte click! and allows for a simple gesture—snapping a photograph or taking a selfie—that until now in the Castellana Caves was […]
The Telenorba program "Il Graffio" will be in the Castellana Caves for a special episode dedicated to the economy of the southeast Bari area.
The episode will air Friday, April 26th, in prime time on Telenorba and TgNorba 24. It's about an hour and a half long, focusing on the economy, particularly the economy of one of Puglia's most prosperous areas, the southeast of Bari. "Il Graffio – Speciale Territori" begins with one of the most interesting tourist destinations […]
A week dedicated to love. This is the initiative organized in the Castellana Caves, an invitation to fully experience the week dedicated to Valentine's Day.
Lovers can choose between a "rite" to seal their love and their relationship, and an evening enriched by Dante Alighieri's verses on the theme. THE RITUAL will take place every day, from Monday, February 12th to Sunday, February 18th, 2024, at 8:00 PM. THE SHOW based on Dante's verses will be performed exclusively on Wednesday, February 14th […]
The future of Castellana Grotte and the Castellana Caves will be on display at the 2024 edition of BIT, the Milan International Tourism Exchange.
Dozens of events for a region ready to welcome new international visitors and confirm its position as a hub for culture, history, and traditions. The Castellana Caves and the Municipality of Castellana Grotte, gateway to the Itria Valley, are at the center of the tourism days at the BIT. Much curiosity surrounds the […]
Castellana Grotte, in three separate events, will bring to BIT – the Milan International Tourism Exchange – the latest news from the Municipality and Grotte for 2024.
Also on display is the "PIETRAMADRE" project, through which the Municipality of Castellana Grotte, along with Noci and Polignano a Mare, is supporting Alberobello's candidacy for "Italian Capital of Culture 2027." Three meetings will provide in-depth discussions on the rich and varied program of the Municipality of Castellana Grotte and Grotte di Castellana srl, as well as the projects […]
Fun and discovery take center stage, thanks to the agreement between Grotte di Castellana srl and the Putignano Carnival.
"Discover the Castellana Caves and enjoy the Putignano Carnival" is the invitation open until February 17th for anyone seeking entertainment and excitement. Grotte di Castellana srl and the Putignano Carnival Foundation have reached an agreement whereby all visitors to the Caves will be able to […]
Serafino Ostuni becomes president of Grotte di Castellana srl, ensuring continuity of management of the karst site.
Nicola Ivone, a new member of the Board, is the new Vice President. The appointments were ratified the day before the 86th anniversary of the discovery of the Caves. A freelancer from Castellana, born in 1965, and already serving on the board of Grotte di Castellana srl as Vice President, Serafino Ostuni is the new President of the company that manages the karst site. Deep […]
Castellana Grotte celebrates the 86th anniversary of the discovery of the caves. A large turnout of adults and children alike.
An important day, January 23, 1938, was commemorated in the cave, in the presence of the wife of Franco Anelli Jr. (son of the speleologist who first descended into the Grave), Mrs. Luciana Anelli, Vito Matarrese's daughter, Mrs. Vittoria, and other representatives of the Matarrese family. Before the bust of Franco Anelli, the mayor […]
A year of worldwide coverage for the Castellana Caves. From TF1 to CNN, from Slovenian television to Roberto Giacobbo's Freedom special.
And along the way, the Caves have also become a cartoon on Rai Yo Yo. The Castellana Caves as you've never seen them before: unknown, fun, mysterious, colorful. Various media outlets around the world have covered them. From Europe to America and back, programs appeal to different generations and encompass a wide range of interests. In each […]
For three days, the historic center of Castellana Grotte becomes an immersive theater with "Ab Origine": the extraordinary story of men and women during the plague epidemic of 1690.
See you on January 8th, 9th, and 10th for the second edition of "Ab Origine," a historical reenactment of the plague epidemic that swept southeast Bari in 1690-1691. The second edition of "Ab Origine – Where it all began," a historical reenactment with immersive installations inspired by the events that devastated the town of Castellana […]