POI data

General information
Foresta Mercadante
Natural attraction
no
Few kilometers away from city center there is the state-owned Mercadante Forest, established in 1933 in order to prevent landslides. This forest covers about 1,300 hectares, with innumerable, charming tourist farms, reception points and refreshment stands.
Among main events there is the celebration for city patron saint Maria degli Angeli from August 1 through 3. A rich fair of cattle and other goods usually taking place on August the 1st is a traditional event.
Location
Cassano delle Murge
Italy
Puglia
40.8799
16.6999
438.22
Contact
Parco Nazionale Alta Murgia
+39 080 3262268
http://www.parcoaltamurgia.gov.it/
Pugliapromozione Regional Agency for Turism of Puglia
Additional information
Good
Unlimited visit
Good
High
National
Poor
Nature-based tourism
cultural events,Green tourism