2025 Putignano Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#AprilTravelSupport As the evening grew darker, people began to gather one by one as they waited for the Putignano Carnival Festival, which became more festive. As the lights came on one by one, the excitement of the festival grew. I recommend visiting Putignano, where you can make special travel memories. #beautiful_italy

#AprilTravelSupport The palace that I could see at the Putignano City Museum was small, but it had the props and furniture that were used in the past displayed just as they were at the time. I've been to many palaces in Europe, but here, I could feel the elegance and class of the noble Guido Romanazzi Carducci, the last descendant of the family that lived in the palace. I recommend you stop by if you come to Putignano. #beautiful_italy

#AprilTravelSupport The streets of Putignano were filled with a festive atmosphere. The decorations fluttering everywhere and the music resonating through the streets heightened the atmosphere of the carnival festival. I recommend the Pucingnano Carnival Festival because you can make special memories. #beautiful_italy

#AprilTravelSupportThe most disappointing thing about Putignano was that I couldn't go in during the day because I couldn't see the inside. It's only open until noon and then closes for a while and then reopens from 4:30 PM to 8 PM, so I recommend checking the opening hours before you visit. 📍Chiesa Matrice Parrocchia San Pietro apostolo - Confraternita di Maria SS Addolorata #beautiful_italy

#AprilTravelSupport The objects and furniture used by the prince who lived in the Putignano Palace are now a museum and welcome visitors. The museum was well-displayed like props from an Italian period film. Before watching the Putignano Carnival Parade, I recommend stopping by and visiting the small palace in Putignano. #beautiful_italy

#AprilTravelSupport The highlight of the Putignano Carnival Festival was the Papermache Parade at night, which was a combination of lights and music. If you go to the Putignano Carnival Festival, I recommend going early to see the large sculptures that make you anticipate the parade. #beautiful_italy

#AprilTravelSupport There were a lot of street food trucks on both sides of the street for hungry guests who arrived early before the festival started. Putignano, where the oldest carnival festival in Italy is held, is a festival you must visit at least once in your life. I recommend you to visit Putignano Carnival Festival. #beautiful_italy

#AprilTravelSupport Fund On the last day of Putignano Carnival, I arrived early to see the parade in the old town and while waiting for the parade, I saw the large parade figures that were parked in advance. The parade show was even more anticipated because the colorful and fairytale characters were easy for anyone to recognize. #beautiful_italy

#AprilTravelSupportIt looked exactly like an old monastery building, but it seems to be open to the public and used as a public facility like a library or a community center. You can read the spirit of the times of the Putignano people who preserved the old building and still use it today, so if you visit, I recommend walking around the old town. #beautiful_italy

#AprilTravelSupport Carnival Festival Shops and restaurants decorated for the festival were visible throughout Putignano. A church in a corner was quite old, showing the town's deep history. I took a picture of the church that was closed because of the carnival festival. 📍CHIESA DELLA MADONNA DEL CARMINE

#AprilTravelSupport I was impressed by the philosophical explanation of why Carnival is the only way to solve problems such as war and global climate change. The most impressive message was the old Carnival rule of never being serious. I recommend it because you can see it in the village exhibition space. #beautiful_italy

#AprilTravelSupport It was a great decision to visit the town of Putignano in the Apulia region. I couldn't have imagined what would happen at night as I walked through the quiet town before the carnival. I highly recommend visiting the Putignano Carnival Festival, which preserves its long-standing traditions, as it will be a memorable experience. #beautiful_italy

#AprilTravelSupportNot only technology, but also craftsmanship is infused in these figures made of paper. The actual size is huge, but you can see them as miniatures of the paper figures used in past parades. If the Putignano Carnival Festival period matches your travel schedule, I highly recommend you go see it. #beautiful_italy

#AprilTravelSupport I got the impression that the entire town of Putignano was prepared for the carnival festival. There was a stage set up around the town square for the evening events, and it made me even more excited while waiting to see what kind of programs would be held. I recommend you come and see the carnival festival that the whole town celebrates together. #beautiful_italy

#AprilTravelSupport I got the wrong time and arrived too early on the last day of the carnival in Putignano, so I had no idea how the city would change once the carnival started while walking around the deserted town. It was good for me because I was able to walk around the whole town without being overwhelmed by people, so if you visit, I recommend arriving with plenty of time to spare. #beautiful_italy

#AprilTravelSupport I visited during the Venice Carnival Festival, but personally, I felt that the Putignano Carnival Festival was more amazing because it has a longer history and because all the townspeople come out and enjoy and participate in the festival. I was able to visit the town before the Carnival Festival started, and the town was so pretty that I wanted to come again next time, so I recommend it #bellaitalia

#AprilTravelSupport There is a booth where you can buy tickets near the entrance to Putignano Old Town. Tickets can be purchased online, but there was an event going on where passengers visiting the Carnival Festival by Italian train or bus could buy the original 13.5 euro admission ticket at a 5 euro discount on a first-come, first-served basis. So I recommend using public transportation. #bellaitalia

#AprilTravelSupport At the Putignano Carnival Museum, they made small versions of the sculptures that were used in parades in the past and put them on display. The technology that made them out of paper and made them so that they could be used outdoors even when it rained was amazing. I recommend it because you can see parade sculptures with cheerful characters and satire. #bellaitalia

#AprilTravelSupport Putignano A free tour guide service was provided at the museum in the old town, so I was able to listen to the guide's explanation in English along with other visitors. There are three museums in total. I recommend it because it has a lot to see, including the Paper Museum, the Carnival Museum, and the exhibition of works by sculptor Giuseppe Albano. #bellaitalia

#AprilTravelSupport I came to see the Putignano Carnival Festival Parade and had some time left, so I went to the old palace of Putignano and saw three museums operating together. It is worth paying the 6 euro entrance fee, so I recommend visiting. 📍Piazza Plebiscito, 16, 70017 Putignano

#April Travel Support Fund In a store in Old Town, there were photos of people enjoying the long-standing Carnival festival. It was so impressive to see all generations enjoying the Carnival festival, a big event in the town that has been passed down from their grandfathers, so if your schedule allows, I recommend visiting Putignano.

#AprilTravelSupport I got on the bus at the bus stop behind Bari Central Station to go see the Putignano Carnival Festival. These days, you can buy bus tickets on the Italian Rail app. Here's a tip: passengers who arrive by public transportation on the day of the Carnival Festival can get a 5 euro discount on the Carnival entrance ticket. #bellaitalia

#AprilTravelSupport I visited the town of Putignano, famous for its oldest carnival festival in Europe, which has been held since the 14th century. It takes about 50 minutes by bus from Bari to get there. I arrived early to see the town before the exciting carnival festival, so it was quiet. #bellaitalia

The exterior of the Cellar Giovanni Aiello winery is not ostentatious at all, still retaining the style of 1864. I guess the owner, Giovanni Aiello, is deliberately preserving the appearance of the ancient building. Over the past hundred years, it has weathered many storms, transitioning from a winery to a restaurant, then to a disco hall, and now it has finally reclaimed its original identity. Because it has weathered many storms, many decorative details of the winery still retain traces of its past. As you walk into the entrance of the winery, you can see Chakra Rosso red wine placed next to speakers and gramophones. The surrounding cabinets display various awards the winery has received, including a high score of 97 points from one of the world's top three wine critics, James Suckling, and the award for Italy's Best Wine of 2021, among others. Behind the exhibition hall is the wine-making demonstration area, where the owner shares the ancient traditional wine-making methods with us and occasionally tastes the flavor of the initial brew. Because it is so low-key, compared to the many wineries I have visited, its unassuming nature does not give much expectation for the entire space until you reach the cellar part, where surprises start to emerge layer by layer. The cellar is built from karst caves and is divided into four spaces. One is an area for making wine labels, where visitors can join tasting groups, buy wine, and create their own labels. Another is a romantic bar space made from wine barrels. There is also an open cave space suitable for hosting balls or wedding ceremonies. The last space is a comfortable dining and tasting area resembling a family living room, where we had our tasting and lunch. Drinking and chatting is a particularly good way to communicate. The owner is a native of Puglia, having grown up in the vineyards. He loves the valleys, caves, sea, and country roads here. Such terrain, climate, and temperature have become the cradle for grape cultivation. He brought back his work experience from wineries in California and Australia, carrying his father's advice, 'If you want to make someone happy, give them a good glass of wine,' and shaped this low-yield, high-quality winery. The snacks and dishes paired with the wine are all made from local Puglia ingredients, from freshly produced bread and cheese to local vegetables and meats, making perfect accompaniments to the wine. We tasted the easy-to-drink sparkling wine, tropical-flavored white wine, and smooth and rich red wine, each one becoming my favorite. So how do you prove that this winery is worth visiting? I can only tell you that a few days before I went, the owner of the Krug winery, known as the king of champagne, came here for a tasting, took back several cases, and said this is the sparkling wine that makes him happy.