Grand Hotel d’Aragona is situated in the historical town of Conversano, in the region of Puglia south-east Italy.
The region’s capital city of Bari is less than 30 kilometres from Conversano, as is Bari Palese Airport.

Directions to the hotel by car:

If travelling from Bari or Brindisi, you can reach Conversano by travelling on the S.S. 16bis motorway.

Continue along the motorway until you reach the exit signposted as “Cozze - Conversano”, and travel onwards until you reach the town.


Area Information

Conversano is a town rich in artistic and historical culture. The town is best known for the historical buildings and fine art situated there, for the friendly disposition of its inhabitants and also for breeding beautiful pedigree Arab horses.

The town is just 7 kilometres from the beautiful Adriatic coast, and is surrounded by the Murge Hills.

When staying in Conversano, a stroll through the centre with its medieval streets will help you to take in the atmosphere of the town.

To truly experience the town’s heritage, visit the splendid former Benedictine monastery in the centre of town, which is now a civic museum. Here, you can learn about the interesting and varied history of Conversano, and plan the places you will see while staying here.

There are a number of important buildings and great places to visit in Conversano including:

• A medieval castle

• The Romanesque Cathedral of Conversano

• The Baroque Church of Saint Cosma and Saint Damiano, home to an abundance of fine artworks throughout the ages.

• The churches of St. Catherine and Santa Maria dell’Isola, both of which date back hundreds of years.

• The Megalithic city walls, dating back to 600 BC.

• You will also find the ruins of Castiglione nearby.

• Castellana Caves

• Polignano a Mare

• Trulli of Alberobello