Castello di Carlo V
Castello di Carlo V
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AMsays
Thornhill, Canada5,300 contributions
Jul 2022
This 16th century castle and the adjoining Santa Maria Bastion are easily accessible from the Lungomare Santa Maria and from here you can take in spectacular views of the city. The castle/fortress complex used to have an important role in defending the city from Spanish boats as it sits on the water’s edge, higher up. Partially visible from below are two cannon still in good shape. You can climb up to see them, but on this day it was not open. I thought that the complex could have used some extra attention, but perhaps this is not a priority for the city. Also close by is a very thin rock and boulder beach that approximately 150 people were sunbathing and swimming..
Written July 29, 2022
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S&J
Maitland, FL19 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
We loved Monopoli! We were traveling the Puglia region from Lecche to Polignano a mare, Galipoli, Alberobello and the surrounding areas. We stumbled upon Monopoli and loved it. We saw many Airbnbs advertising and it had very nice restaurants and wine bars. The waterfront is very nice and it has a great vibe. We are already planning to go back next year to spend more time in monopoli.
Written October 3, 2022
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laczkozsu
Debrecen, Hungary2,524 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We were walking along the seaside on the beach and saw some brave swimmers in November. Then we arrived at this 16th century castle and the Santa Maria Bastion. They are nicely preserved. It had an important and dominating role in the past. It protected the harbor entrance to the city. The view is magnificent, we took lots of pics.
Written January 24, 2024
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phat_dawg_21
Alpharetta, GA17,329 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
This small medieval fort overlooking the Old Port of Monopoli was built by Charles V in the 16th century during the period of Spanish domination of the city. The fortress was constructed on top of a large Roman fortified gate.
Access is from the part of the tower of Norman origin which was annexed during construction.
It has been rebuilt several times over the centuries. It was used as a prison in the early 1900s, and was restored in 1976. Today it houses the Municipal Archaeological Museum. It is used for exhibits, museum, and weddings.
Access is from the part of the tower of Norman origin which was annexed during construction.
It has been rebuilt several times over the centuries. It was used as a prison in the early 1900s, and was restored in 1976. Today it houses the Municipal Archaeological Museum. It is used for exhibits, museum, and weddings.
Written September 14, 2023
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Christine M
4 contributions
Jul 2023
The castle is not set up as historical castle with information about its history. Instead it is currently a photography exhibit. We were not happy to pay 20 euro just for the photography exhibit. We expected to see more and learn more about the castle itself.
Written July 17, 2023
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Peter C
Island of Malta, Malta3,161 contributions
Sep 2024 • Friends
It is highly recommended to take a leisurely walk by the sea and enjoy the view of the historic 16th century Castle of Charles V and adjoining Santa Maria bastion. It is very peaseful and serene (tourists apart). The Castle is overlooking the Old Port of Monopoli and the views are beautiful.
Written October 1, 2024
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Milton Kanno
Sao Paulo, SP9,688 contributions
Sep 2019 • Friends
Unfortunately every access I ve had to it was only promoting or showing art paintings or exhibiting banners about expositions in other buildings. There are no Castel objects or things related to it, only a pair of cannons. From the outside the View is ok but that is it. Not much
Written September 23, 2019
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ZBZ009
Sydney, Australia190 contributions
Jul 2020
It's understandable that because of COVID the castel were closed, but the city could take better care of the outside. It's dirth and has signs of deterioration.
Written July 17, 2020
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Maksiqus
Moscow, Russia10 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
There is exhibition of Joan Miro in the Castle, 6 euro per person, but opened only rooms on first floor, the top of the Castle is closed 😥, we can't see beautiful view on harbour, and ground floor also closed ☹️
Written July 14, 2018
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jf841
Melbourne, Australia82 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Amazing old historic Castle with views over the water and town. Easy walk in, up and around and it's free.
Written September 2, 2017
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bisogna prenotare la visita per Miró nella giornata del 25 aprile??
Written April 19, 2018
Quanto costa il biglietto per la visita del castello? Anche senza guida turistica.
Grazie
Written July 5, 2016
si, l'accesso al castello è gratuito, e non penso ci siano guide in ogni caso
Written July 6, 2016
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