Putignano
Putignano's carnival is among the oldest in Italy, a tradition that defines this Apulian town on the Murgia plateau in the Metropolitan City of Bari. The historic centre holds a concentration of churches, and the surrounding area contains karst caves. Textile manufacturing has long been part of the local economy. The wider region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the coast is a short drive away.
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- Population23,661
- Nearest water from center 14 km8.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 18 km11 mi
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Putignano: quick answers
Where is Putignano?
Putignano is in Bari, Italy, about 12 km7.5 miles in a straight line from Alberobello.
How do you get to Putignano?
The nearest airport is Bari (BRI), about 49 min away by road. The nearest train station is Putignano, about 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Putignano?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 8°C46°F. The wettest month is November, with about 79 mm3.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Putignano?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 restaurants, 4 cafés and 16 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Putignano?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Grottaglie, Martina Franca and Molfetta.