Grotta dell’orco

Grotta dell’orco is a cave in Apulia, Southern Italy. Grotta dell’orco is situated nearby to the cave Grotta dell’Imbroglio, as well as near Grave del Pulo.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Pulo di Altamura and Grotta di Lamalunga.

Pulo di Altamura

Sinkhole

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Pulo di Altamura is a doline located on the Murge plateau. It is the largest doline in that region and it is located about 6 kilometers north-west of the city of Altamura. Pulo di Altamura is situated 320 metres southwest of Grotta dell’orco.

Grotta di Lamalunga

Cave

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Grotta di Lamalunga is a cave, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Grotta dell’orco.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Altamura and Mellitto.

Altamura

Town

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Altamura is a town and comune of Apulia, in southern Italy. It is located on one of the hills of the Murge plateau in the Metropolitan City of Bari, 45 kilometres southwest of Bari, close to the border with Basilicata. Altamura is situated 7 km south of Grotta dell’orco.