Castello Normanno Svevo
Castello Normanno Svevo
3.5
8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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- MILOUWNew York City, New York1,322 contributionsLarge castle more impressive from the outside than from insideVery large castle which is still under partial renovation. There is an archeological exhibition on the top floor. Peculiar scaffoldings and video displays attempt to showcase the rather slim collection. Not worth the time.Visited April 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten April 14, 2023
- Marcus FearlessVienna, Austria47 contributionsHistory revisitedI did not have much time in Bari so had to make a selection - assign my time to one attraction I wished to visit. I love the castles, and this one reminded me quite a lot of Castello Sforzesca in Milan. Does not have one of Michelangelo's Pietas like the Milanese one, but still - it's a greta work of fortification, like an opera set up. You will need a comfortable pair of shoes to see it all, as it is quite big.Visited May 2023Traveled soloWritten May 21, 2023
- Kirsty MBourne, United Kingdom304 contributionsThe whole castle experience of watching lots of screens, not the best!An amazing iconic building to visit, however the whole experience wasn't how I would expect visiting a castle. They have not used it to the best of their advantage. Sitting down watching videos one after another wasn't the best. There was no interaction, not enough to look at. This certainly wouldn't be great for children to visit. We were expecting to look over the sea front high in the castle on the walls, but there was none of this. The rooms in the castle were massive, a great place to use for weddings and parties!Visited September 2023Traveled with familyWritten September 30, 2023
- BrakiWorldTravelerBelgrade, Serbia17,664 contributionsNorman CastleThis is the medieval Norman Castle in the center of old town Bari. It's a classic fortified castle with a moat around it. Didn't go inside because of partial renovations, however it looked nice from outside.Visited September 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 15, 2023
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Davide M
Dublin, Ireland99 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
just nowNEW
Terrible experience. 6 euro to get it and the portion accessible to visitors is minimal.
Only a few rooms are open, the wall is not accessible and in the price is not inven included a guided tour.
Also, the staff seems to be able to park their cars in the ground of the castle despite there are plenty of spaces in the streets just outside it.....only in Italy
Written September 9, 2021
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Linden P
5 contributions
Jun 2022
Beautifully restored castle with adequate information regarding it's history. Built in 1132 it has maintained much of its character and has seen many purposes in its long history. Many original features and embellishments give the viewer glimpses of architecture styles. Some spectacular and colourful pieces of original pottery on display found in both the subsoil and a historic 'rubbish dump' in one of the rooms. Definitely worth a visit
Written June 25, 2022
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MILOUW
New York City, NY1,322 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Very large castle which is still under partial renovation.
There is an archeological exhibition on the top floor.
Peculiar scaffoldings and video displays attempt to showcase the rather slim collection.
Not worth the time.
There is an archeological exhibition on the top floor.
Peculiar scaffoldings and video displays attempt to showcase the rather slim collection.
Not worth the time.
Written April 14, 2023
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Alessandro F
Milan, Italy26,236 contributions
Feb 2020
Beatiful castle well preserved, with still the ancient moat that surrounds it ( devoid of water ).
The citizen of Bari call it " U Castidde", this castle is named in the writings of Horace and Tacitus, so we are talking about 1900 years ago. What we see today is datet back in 1233 and restored in 1557.
The citizen of Bari call it " U Castidde", this castle is named in the writings of Horace and Tacitus, so we are talking about 1900 years ago. What we see today is datet back in 1233 and restored in 1557.
Written February 24, 2020
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Joe C
2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Cool Castle but super cool room with projected videos on to walls. Great immersive installation. We were lucky a string orchestra was rehearsing in one of the castles rooms, a surprise treat to watch!
Written March 5, 2023
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Jan
Krakow, Poland8 contributions
Aug 2022
It looks much better outside then inside. We visited it because of Bona Sforza (Queen of Poland who lived there), but honestly for non-Polish tourist this is not a must-see. Inside lots of pieces of old sculptures from churches in Puglia from 10-13 century, but nothing special.
Written August 6, 2022
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Vanessa P
Calgary, Canada1,394 contributions
Jul 2022
We only had a chance to visit it from outside. This castle is engraved in the middle of the old city, and it is a must-see. It is mostly likely medieval and sometimes decorated with medieval flags and other decorations. I find that Italy is so old that it has survived all time and the references are all around.
Written June 21, 2023
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Marcus Fearless
Vienna, Austria47 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
I did not have much time in Bari so had to make a selection - assign my time to one attraction I wished to visit. I love the castles, and this one reminded me quite a lot of Castello Sforzesca in Milan. Does not have one of Michelangelo's Pietas like the Milanese one, but still - it's a greta work of fortification, like an opera set up. You will need a comfortable pair of shoes to see it all, as it is quite big.
Written May 21, 2023
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Kirsty M
Bourne, UK304 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
An amazing iconic building to visit, however the whole experience wasn't how I would expect visiting a castle. They have not used it to the best of their advantage. Sitting down watching videos one after another wasn't the best. There was no interaction, not enough to look at. This certainly wouldn't be great for children to visit. We were expecting to look over the sea front high in the castle on the walls, but there was none of this. The rooms in the castle were massive, a great place to use for weddings and parties!
Written September 30, 2023
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia17,664 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
This is the medieval Norman Castle in the center of old town Bari. It's a classic fortified castle with a moat around it. Didn't go inside because of partial renovations, however it looked nice from outside.
Written October 15, 2023
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lorben17
Turin, Italy45 contributions
cosa c'è da visitare all'interno?
grazie
116giuseppe
Bari, Italy290 contributions
Spero di essere ancora in tempo per la risposta, il Castello da l'anno scorso si è trasformato in Polo Museale, per esposizioni e mostre, si può visitare l'interno e i saloni con le sale della Giposeteca, che sono riprodotti in gesso le porzioni più importanti di monumenti pugliesi, es.: i leoni del portone d'ingresso della cattedrale di Trani, un porzione del capitello di Altamura, ecc, c'è da visitare sempre all'interno nella parte catacombale i resti delle preesistenti costruzioni delle due chiese prima della nascita del Castello Svevo Normanno 1200. Nn ci sono arredi, nn sono mai avanzati deglli arredi, prima della conversione ospitava gli Uffici della Sovrintendenza ai Monumenti e Belle Arti.
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