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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The nativity scene comes to life in the Castellana Caves: from December 30th to January 7th, the Living Nativity Scene will take place at a depth of approximately 70 metres.
Following the huge success of the concerts in the caves in recent days, featuring Massimo Ranieri, Patrick Girondi, Carmen Consoli, and Neri per Caso, who were captivated by the wonders of the Grave, which enhanced the performances with an unparalleled spectacle of music and light, "Christmas in the Caves" continues with a holiday classic [...]
The Polar Express train from Grotte to the center of Castellana
It's the most famous train at Christmas Villages around the world, and in the coming days it will be in the center of Castellana Grotte, available to all the boys and girls who fully experience the magic of Christmas. After visiting Piazzale Anelli delle Grotte, the Polar Express—along with Santa Claus [...]