Forgotten History
City Walls of Altamura
Altamura, Italy
The City Walls of Altamura were a military structure meant for defensive purposes and located in the city of Altamura, Italy. Its origin dates back to the Middle Ages and it was in use until the 19th century when it started to be gradually torn down. Nowadays only a few isolated parts of the walls survive. It shouldn't be confused with the Megalithic Walls of Altamura, which date back to the 5th–4th century BC and intersect in some parts with the city walls. Just a few maps depicting the city walls still survive and they are part of the maps Carte Rocca, commissioned by Angelo Rocca (drawings P/32 and P/33) and dating back to the end of the 16th century. Drawings dating back to earlier periods didn't survive.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Altamura, Italy
- Coordinates
- 40.82604, 16.55649
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q86673692
What is City Walls of Altamura?
City Walls of Altamura is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Altamura Cathedral, Megalithic Walls of Altamura, Pulo di Altamura, Grotta di Sant'Angelo.
Where is City Walls of Altamura?
City Walls of Altamura is in Altamura, Italy. Coordinates: 40.82604, 16.55649.
How do I get to City Walls of Altamura?
City Walls of Altamura is at Altamura, Italy (40.82604, 16.55649). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.