Bisceglie is a climatic seaside town in the Puglia region of Italy, which attracts tourists with its hot beaches, warm sea and rich history and culture. With a picturesque port, medieval architecture and delicious cuisine. This is one of the best Italian holiday destinations.
Grotte di Ripalta
Bisceglie is a town and comune in southern Italy, in the Puglia region, in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani. The city is situated on the Adriatic Sea, 40 km from Bari.
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- Hotel Villa
- Hotel Baia Delle Zagare
- Hotel Salsello
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The best beaches of Bisceglie
- Lido Colonna beach
- Spiaggia Salsello
- Spiaggia La Torretta
- Spiaggia del Macello
„Grotte di Ripalta”
The “Grotte di Ripalta” beach in Bisceglie where you can admire various natural caves, some accessible only from the sea. In this area we witness the natural phenomenon of the formation of the beautiful pebble beaches, typical of the Bisceglie coast: the event takes advantage of the erosive force of the sea which digs small cavities at the foot of the rock. When the cavity becomes a cave it can collapse and the structure collapses: the boulders produced by the collapse will be slowly “worked” by the waves, reducing themselves to pebbles.
What is worth seeing in Bisceglie?
- Mediterranean Theatre
The Mediterraneo Theatre in Bisceglie follows the classic Greek theatre layout. The open air structure comprises an orchestra area and cavea which seats approximately 600 spectators. The north west facing cavea, dug out of the slope close to the rocky coastline, offers the audience a backdrop of the Adriatic sea with Trani Cathedral and the Gargano Promontory on the horizon.
It is worth coming here to watch the performances organized and feel the unforgettable Italian atmosphere against the background of the sea.
- Castle in Barletta
Barletta Castle was initially erected in the 10th century by the Normans. To enter the castle you cross a stone bridge leading to the entrance. Through the doorway, then, you have access to different areas, such as the square courtyard, the ancient seat of the guard and the chapel. From the courtyard you can reach the top floor or the stands.
- Church of Santa Margherita
The church of Santa Margherita is a Catholic place of worship in Romanesque style in Bisceglie, built in the 12th century outside the city walls, in Strada Margherita.
- Bisceglie Cathedral
Bisceglie Cathedral (Concattedrale di San Pietro Apostolo) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Bisceglie. Peter II of Trani began to build the cathedral in 1073, which he dedicated to his namesake, Saint Peter. Building was completed in 1295. Formerly the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Bisceglie, it has been since 1986 a co-cathedral in the Archdiocese of Trani-Barletta-Bisceglie.
- Grotto of Santa Croce
The Grotta di Santa Croce is a cave near Bisceglie.The cave was inhabited during the Later Paleolithic era. It has a rock shelter and a long interior corridor. Red starburst marks are visible 14 meters away from the entrance. A woven basked contained grains of barley and may indicate an offering, and earthenware vessels may have been used to collect water dripping from the ceiling.
Olive oils
Puglia is the largest producer of olive oil in the country. Olive oils from Puglia are usually more delicate and have a milder flavor compared to Tuscan oils. In Puglia, the dominant olive varieties are Coratina, Ogliarola and Cellina di Nardò. This region is also famous for its huge, ancient olive trees that produce olives of exceptional quality. You will find Galantino in Bisceglie, in the heart of Puglia. This region produces more olives than anywhere else in the world.
