Places
Hike·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Putignano — Carnevale e Grotte
Puglia
Putignano's carnival, with documented roots stretching back centuries, is one of the oldest continuous carnival traditions in Europe, and the town's underlying karst geology has left it honeycombed with small grottoes, some incorporated into the old town's buildings. A walk around the historic centre passes several cave entrances and carnival float workshops.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+40 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Free
Free parking outside the old town of Putignano.
Water
Fountain in the town.
Highlights
- One of Europe's oldest carnival traditions
- Karst caves incorporated into the old town
- Carnival float workshops along the way
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the paths near the grotto entrances.
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