"The Norman-Swabian Castle" Top 5 Page for this destination Bari Things to Do Tip by Ronaldinho86

With Norman origins,the Castle,that dominates the Old Town,after the distruction by Guglielmo il Malo in 1156,was rebuilt in 1233 by Federico II,who,according the legend,empted here San Francesco.Its structure,characterized by a trapezoidal central nucleus,was modified during the XVI century by Isabella d'Aragona and Bona Sforza,that transformed it in a cultural center,adding imposing defensive bastions on 3 sides.
Now,after a decadence period,it is the seat of the Gallery of plaster casts and of temporary exhibitions.

INFO:
- Price: 2 euro
- Opening time: tue-sun 8.30-19.30

Address: Piazza Federico II di Svevia
Directions: The Old Town
Phone: 080-5286219