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Antico Forno Santa Caterina

Altamura, Italy

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BAKERIES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 17 2026
Antico Forno Santa Caterina

Historic bakery in Altamura, operating since 1306, with a wood-fired stone oven and focaccias in varied toppings. What sets it apart is the grandmothers making orecchiette by hand in view of the counter.

Highlights

  • Altamura bread and taralli
  • Wood-fired stone oven
  • Nonne making orecchiette by hand

Good to know

  • A long line forms at lunchtime
  • Tables set up outside the bakery
  • Online orders ship across Europe

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