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Italy : Puglia

1.9 km (1.2 miles) S of Rutigliano, Bari, Puglia, Italy
Approx. altitude: 140 m (459 ft)
([?] maps: Google MapQuest OpenStreetMap ConfluenceNavigator)
Antipode: 41°S 163°W

Accuracy: 2 m (6 ft)
Quality: good

Click on any of the images for the full-sized picture.

#2: View to the South #3: Viewto the West #4: View to the North #5: View to the East #6: GPS Reading #7: Ground Zero #8: The Confluence Hunter #9: Bicycle Parking at the CP #10: Historic House called Trullo

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  41°N 17°E (visit #8)  

#1: The Confluence from 10 m Distance

(visited by Rainer Mautz)

09-Oct-2022 -- This is the 3rd out of seven reports reaching or attempting confluence points during a one-week bicycle trip in Southern Italy. The story starts from 42°N 15°E and continues from 41°N 16°E.

Even though I had a flat tyre on my way, I was able to reach a second confluence this day. Located just outside the town of Rutigliano on a never completed business compound this confluence is an interesting object for observation. It has already been well documented over the years. Since the last visit 3 years ago, the amount of garbage has increased – which is unfortunately typical in this part of Italy.

I was able to conveniently ride my bicycle up to a distance of 15 m on the nearby main road. Right next to the compound of the confluence is a vineyard with overripe berries at the time. But the exact spot is in this garbage-filled compound. A fridge is helpful to enter the compound. There is a “new” truck parked nearby. Let us see, how many years it will be parked there.

After the visit, I continued my bicycle trip southwards and spent the night in nearby Noci.

CP Visit Details:

  • Distance to a road: 15 m
  • Distance to a track: 15 m
  • Distance of bicycle parking: 15 m
  • Time to reach the CP from the road: 1 min
  • Time at the CP: 4:26 PM
  • Measured height: 151 m
  • Minimal distance according to GPS: 0 m
  • Position accuracy: 2 m
  • Topography: flat
  • Vegetation: various tiny weeds, grape yard nearby.
  • Weather: sunny, 23° C (felt temperature)
  • Given Name: The Helpful Fridge Confluence

The story continues at 40°N 18°E.


 All pictures
#1: The Confluence from 10 m Distance
#2: View to the South
#3: Viewto the West
#4: View to the North
#5: View to the East
#6: GPS Reading
#7: Ground Zero
#8: The Confluence Hunter
#9: Bicycle Parking at the CP
#10: Historic House called Trullo
ALL: All pictures on one page