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Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Egnazia
A compact archaeology museum with finds from local excavations, helping visitors understand Monopoli’s ancient and medieval roots.
Trains from Matera to Monopoli run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 66 km |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 4:00 |
Last train 22:04 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
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A compact archaeology museum with finds from local excavations, helping visitors understand Monopoli’s ancient and medieval roots.
An underground rock church with medieval frescoes, offering a distinctive glimpse into Monopoli’s devotional art and cave heritage.
A diocesan museum displaying sacred art, liturgical objects, and historic pieces linked to the cathedral and local religious traditions.
The old harbour is a postcard-worthy walking area with fishing boats, sea walls, and easy access to the historic centre’s lanes.
Monopoli’s atmospheric old town is ideal for wandering among whitewashed alleys, small squares, churches, and sea-facing viewpoints.
A broad seafront promenade popular for walks, sunsets, and views of the city walls, harbour, and rocky Adriatic shoreline.
Raw local sea urchin is eaten fresh by the coast in season. It is prized in Monopoli for its intense iodine-rich flavour and strong link to Adriatic fishing traditions.
Octopus, often eaten raw or very lightly dressed with lemon, is a classic Puglian coastal speciality. In Monopoli it reflects the town’s long fishing heritage.
A rustic focaccia from Puglia topped traditionally with tomato, olives and olive oil. It is a beloved everyday snack across Monopoli and the wider Bari area.
Refined seafood restaurant in Monopoli with polished service and a contemporary take on Puglian ingredients in an elegant setting.
Well-known fish restaurant near the harbour, appreciated for fresh catch, classic Apulian dishes and a smart but relaxed atmosphere.
Popular traditional venue serving Puglian cuisine and seafood in the historic centre, with a welcoming atmosphere and local character.
Moderate for Puglia. Meals and stays cost less than major Italian cities, but summer seaside demand raises hotel and dining prices.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% in restaurants if service was good, and round up taxi fares.
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Monopoli -> Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, Monopoli
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Most Matera to Monopoli trains use the Matera Villa Longo to Monopoli station pair. Use this guide to compare Matera and Monopoli train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Matera Villa Longo is 1 km from Matera city centre. Public transport options include:
Matera Villa Longo has practical services for this route, including Dining and Hotel.
Food options include: Monkey Drink House
Monopoli has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: METAe, Angolocinque Restaurant
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Monopoli. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Monopoli.
Available at Monopoli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Monopoli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Monopoli: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Don Ferrante - Dimore di charme, Palazzo Indelli, Hotel Vecchio Mulino.
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