Bitonto's a city and comune in the province of Bari (Apulia region), Italy. It's nicknamed the "City of Olives" due to the numerous olive groves surrounding the city. Geography Bitonto lies approximately 11 km (6 miles) to the west of the city of Bari, near the coast of the Adriatic Sea. The communes next to Bitonto are: Bari, Bitetto, Palo del Colle, Altamura, Toritto, Ruvo di Puglia, Terlizzi, and Giovinazzo. History The city was founded by the Peucetii, and its inhabitants referred to by the… (More on Bitonto)