Castello Normanno Svevo, Bari: Hours, Address, Castello Normanno Svevo Reviews: 3.5/5
Castello Normanno Svevo
Castello Normanno Svevo
3.5
8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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Davide M
Dublin, Ireland93 contributions
Waste of time and money
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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Nadja S
2 contributions
Good exhibition
Aug 2021 • Friends
I visited this castle with my sister, we could get tickets at a reduced price of 2 euro per person (for young adults), so we did not hesitate.
We appreciated the english translations at most of the museum artifacts, which we also found were very interestingly explained. Some parts of the museum were more interesting than others, but that is pretty usual. Don't expect any particularly unique or special item, but what is on show is presented nicely.
We would recommend a visit, especially if you can enter the castle at a reduced price.
We appreciated the english translations at most of the museum artifacts, which we also found were very interestingly explained. Some parts of the museum were more interesting than others, but that is pretty usual. Don't expect any particularly unique or special item, but what is on show is presented nicely.
We would recommend a visit, especially if you can enter the castle at a reduced price.
Written August 18, 2021
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Manuel P
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg2,168 contributions
NEXT TO THE OLD TOWN
Feb 2020
This castle is just at about 4' walk from Palaca Hotel.
Different names are used for this same castle.
Such as : Castello Svevo di Bari - Castello Normanno Svevo.
We walked aroun the castle and found that is impressive taking in account that was built during 1132 by the Norman King Roger II.
We also visited inside and and the fee was of 6.00E.
Different names are used for this same castle.
Such as : Castello Svevo di Bari - Castello Normanno Svevo.
We walked aroun the castle and found that is impressive taking in account that was built during 1132 by the Norman King Roger II.
We also visited inside and and the fee was of 6.00E.
Written February 29, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Alessandro F
Milan, Italy25,329 contributions
U Castidde
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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CosmicCat
Island of Malta, Malta27 contributions
Meh...
Nov 2019 • Couples
Substandard and overpriced - empty rooms void of... Well, anything. It's not worth the entrance ticket, you'll be done in less than 15 min only to walk out with nothing more than a 'meh' feeling. Disappointing given the rich Archaeological findings in the area of Apullia
Written November 17, 2019
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Tonytourist
Montesson, France670 contributions
Shame you can't really visit
Oct 2019
I like castles but this one is really just a museum. You can visit a few of the rooms, for a fee, but the walls etc. are off limits for safety reasons.
Written October 28, 2019
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Jennifer L
South Africa601 contributions
Overpriced and not much to see - just look from outside!
Oct 2019
Before leaving Bari after our 2-night stay, we wanted to visit the impressive looking castle near the waterfront, having read about the great views from the castle walls, etc. Well, what a disappointment! We paid the (exorbitant) entry fee of €12 each to walk around its mostly empty rooms, with a few sparse exhibits. You cannot walk around the outside or up on the walls at all. And the informative movie was not working. So we felt quite ripped off and felt we should rather have just looked at the castle from outside. Not recommended, especially at this price (perhaps 3 Euros would be more appropriate).
Written October 22, 2019
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Edwin T
150 contributions
Disappointing
Sep 2019 • Couples
You think you visit a castle. But it is more an empty (half empty) museum. The art shown was not my thing. Some exhibition rooms were empty. When i visit a castle, i want to see the castle, the views and historical pieces. Many stairs areas were closed. This was disappointing, not worth the visit.
Written September 27, 2019
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James M
New York City, NY39 contributions
Beautiful ancient structure
Sep 2019 • Friends
This place is amazingly well preserved but the exterior is far better preserved and more impressive than the interior.
Written September 22, 2019
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Ann T
Pascoe Vale, Australia1,108 contributions
Great exhibition
Jul 2019 • Solo
At the heart of this historic castle was a wonderful exhibition of work influenced by Leonard da Vince and one of the people who lived in the castle hundreds of years ago. Although this wasn’t the most exciting Italian castle I’ve been into, it was still an enjoyable and information experience.
Written August 7, 2019
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lorben17
Turin, Italy41 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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- Wed - Mon 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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- Bari Bike Tour (From $37.91)
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- Walking tour of the ancient center (Bari Vecchia) (From $26.06)
- Bari walking tour for groups (From $274.59)
- Prepare and taste the orecchiette + Tour of Bari Vecchia (From $41.46)
- Hotels near Castello Normanno Svevo:
- (0.09 mi) Atipico B&B
- (0.10 mi) La Maison del Borgo Antico
- (0.07 mi) Al Pescatore - B&B
- (0.07 mi) B&B Murex
- (0.08 mi) B&B Dei Cardinale
- Restaurants near Castello Normanno Svevo:
- (0.05 mi) Gelateria Gentile
- (0.13 mi) Bakery Santa Rita
- (0.05 mi) I Templari
- (0.11 mi) Shodai Bari
- (0.08 mi) Mimi Ristorante in Carne