Norman Swabian Castle of Barletta

Norman Swabian Castle of Barletta, one of the most majestic in Puglia and located in the Apulian city of the same name, is the architectural result of various stratifications due to the succession of different dynasties in power, from the 11th century to the 18th century.

Once a fortress for defensive purposes, surrounded by the sea that occupied the moat all around the castle and isolated it from potential enemy attacks, it is a strategic point in city life as well as an important urban cornerstone.

It houses the Municipal Library, the Civic Museum and a conference and exhibition hall.

Among the preserved works, in addition to an alleged bust of Frederick II of Swabia in limestone, dating back to the thirteenth century, there is the Sarcophagus of the Apostles, a stone high-relief first testimony of Christianity in Barletta, dating back to the period between the III and the 4th century.

Map: Norman Swabian Castle of Barletta

vCard Info:

Address: P.za Castello, 76121
Barletta (BT) Puglia
Latitude: 41.32084026421854
Longitude: 16.28847062587738
Site: http://www.comune.barletta.bt....

vCard created by: Coro polifonico
Currently owned by: Coro polifonico

Type: Building
Function: Castle
Creation date: 03-05-2022 15:57
Last update: 04/05/2022