About the city
Grottaglie is a city in the province of Taranto, in Apulia, in the south of Italy, famous throughout the country as the capital of ceramics. Its potters' quarter — the Quartiere delle Ceramiche, carved into the rock — keeps alive a centuries-old craft tradition that remains a hallmark and economic driver of the city. With just over 31,000 inhabitants, it sits in the interior of the Salento plain, among olive groves and vineyards. Grottaglie was recognised by ACES Europe as European City of Sport 2020, a title that places it within the broad Italian representation of the ACES network.
Key facts
Grottaglie is a city in the province of Taranto, in Apulia, known as the Italian capital of ceramics.
Its Quartiere delle Ceramiche, carved into the rock, keeps alive a centuries-old pottery tradition.
It sits in the interior of the Salento, among olive groves and vineyards.
Grottaglie is European City of Sport 2020, within the broad Italian representation in the ACES network.
ACES Participation
Participation statistics coming soon.