(FAL) and Altamura-Avigliano-Potenza (FAL). Also the municipal localities of Casal Sabini, Marinella and Pescariello have their own stations. The one of Sanuca was closed in the late 1990s. Twin towns — sister cities Altamura is twinned with: Lucera, Italy Modica, Italy Castellana Sicula, Italy People Giovanni Antonio Del Balzo Orsini (1386 or 1393–1463), prince of Taranto Giacomo Tritto (1733–1824), composer Giuseppe Ciccimarra (1790–1836), opera singer Saverio Mercadante (1795–1870), opera composer Domenico Tranaso (1796–1854), notary Giacomo Bellacchi (1838–1924), mathematician Giuseppe Oronzo Giannuzzi (1838–76), physiologist Ottavio Serena (1837-1914), Italian politician and historian Nicola Serena di Lapigio (1875–1938), writer and journalist Donato Squicciarini (1927–2006), Catholic archbishop Romeo Sacchetti (born 1953), former basketball player Francesco Caputo (born 1987), football player Mary Valastro Pinto (née Tubito), former employee of Carlo's Bake Shop and character of the TLC network program Cake Boss, as well as mother of Buddy Valastro Military The 31st tank regiment of the Italian Army is stationed at Altamura. Sources See also Altamura Cathedral Altamura Castle Pane di Altamura Altamurana Altamura Man Epitaph of Altamura Federicus Pulo di Altamura Altamuran Revolution University of Altamura Dinosaur Quarry of Altamura References External links Official website Richard Stillwell, ed. Princeton Encyclopedia of Classical Sites, 1976: "Altamura, Apulia, Italy" "The Altamura prehistorical man" Museo Archeologico Statale di Altamura Catholic Encyclopedia: "Altamura and Aquaviva" Altamura bread, discussion and photos Cities and towns in Apulia