Best things to do in Polignano a Mare
Polignano a Mare: Absolute Must-Sees
Polignano a Mare is defined by its dramatic limestone cliffs and the deep inlet of Lama Monachile. This collection highlights the town's natural sea caves, including the renowned Grotta Palazzese, and its historic center featuring the 13th-century Chiesa Matrice Santa Maria Assunta. The landscape is marked by panoramic terraces like Balconata Lama Monachile and Piazza Ardito, while the town's culinary scene is represented by local seafood landmarks like Pescaria and Osteria dei mulini.
Lama Monachile
A pebble-stone beach tucked between two high limestone cliffs, located at the base of a deep coastal inlet.
Grotta dell'Arcivescovado
A natural sea cave carved into the limestone cliffs beneath the historic center.
Cala Monachile dal ponte
Viewpoint from the bridge spanning the ancient Via Traiana, overlooking the pebble beach and the sea inlet.
Chiesa Matrice Santa Maria Assunta
A 13th-century Romanesque church featuring a Renaissance bell tower and an interior with a multi-colored marble high altar.
Grotta piana - Grotta del basso porto
Coastal limestone caves accessible by boat, characterized by flat rock ceilings and clear water.
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