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- Houston_EriolHouston361 contributionsif you are a castle buff this is a must see. Like 7 euro. When I went I was the only one in there so I had the castle to myself. Limited English signs and no furnishings.Written July 2, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lauren DNorthampton, MA37 contributionsTrip advisor says it's closed but I visited it this morning. Small but fascinating museum dedicated to a painter from Barletta who was contemporary with Manet and Degas. Cheap admission.Written July 22, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SometimesSomewhere143 contributionsThe sepolcro of Barletta is an amazing piece of Apulia romanic art. Little pieces of affresco are still visible behind the altar. The facade has been remodeled in the centuries and is not aligned with the main road. In fact often the entrance is better through the lateral door (porta Santa) instead of the main front door. The giant Eraclio statue protect the side of the church. A must if you love the romanic style.Written January 1, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- plenipotentiary30 contributionsTruly remarkable architecture, with a couple of ground level crypts with forests fo wonderful romanesque columns and then above the main church soaring to the skies. It's free, so go in.Written October 12, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mira V15 contributionsThe town of Barletta is a nice town in Puglia in southern Italy. It is quite big - about 100,000 inhabitants. Like everywhere, it is the old part of the town that is worth visiting. It has a few impressive buildings like the cathedral, but the most impressive sight is the statue of a Roman emperor (who has not been identified). The statue is more than 5 m tall and it is extremely well shaped, with attention to details. It is supposed to have been found on the shore in the 13th century, so it was supposedly sunk with a ship carrying it. Of course it was in a worse shape that it is today and it had to be repaired. Parts of the statue may have been altered, but this does not diminish the impression it creates. Truly magnificent.Written October 16, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peter CDecatur, GA109 contributionsI have a great interest in ancient Roman history, especially the Punic Wars. I was thrilled to find that the Battle of Cannae could be pinpointed with accuracy. Although some authors do disagree about the precise placement of the forces, nonetheless they all agree this is where it took place.
We found the place using Google Maps and it was very easy to get to and to find the freeway afterwards. You drive through some very pretty orchards and farm land on the way, and in the distance at one point we even spotted the Norman castle in the distance.
The site consists of a welcome center with free admission. Note: It is CLOSED MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS, and sometimes during holidays, so check ahead before you head out there. The center has some exhibits and a movie introducing the battle. The movie was in English and they played an Italian version for the next two people there (we were a party of four). There were very few people here and when we went outside, we were entirely alone.
You flow through the center to an exit that leads uphill to the ruins of the town; it is an archeological site and parts of it are roped off. If you follow the road to the end, you reach an overlook but that isn't the best view of the potential battlefield; go to the right until the end of that road. Then you'll see the large monument marking the battle. It is very nondescript (see photo) and has chiseled inscriptions in Latin (from Livy) and Greek (from Polybius) on the base. You can get a view of the entire battle field; in the distance at the tree line was where the river probably flowed back then. Imagine over 100,000 men and horses crammed in here for that eventful fight! It is quite overwhelming.
For fans of Roman history, I would highly recommend you visit this site.Written May 17, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - enrico pUrbino, Italy145 contributionsI'm really sorry that such a place, where the winery was established the famous "Challenge of barlettta" between Italian and French knights in 1503 is so little valued: I suggest you read up OK from sources such as Wikipedia (the English version is not good I suggest to translate personally by the Italian WIKI page) times are very limited so you have to read what is on the door.
the place is small and if you do not have access to all information (such as who, what, where, when, why): o) it is useless to visit. good luck.Written June 16, 2013This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Anna-maria1 contributionOur stay was most pleasurable.
The rooms decorated with love had enough to make our stay practical. We slept very well as beds were comfortable and the area quiet. Air conditioning cooled the place wonderfully in the summer heat that was.
Luca and Sig Chiara were lovely hosts who made sure our stay was excellent
A big thank you to Luca for his help as we had a flat there and he came to help out.
He also helped us with our move. More thanEXCELLENT service🙏Written July 10, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - sharpe beanWolverhampton, UK23 contributionsBarletta deserves a higher level tourist port, with more services, more care, and a tourist attraction.
Not at its peak, however very nice.Written January 6, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barletta
- The top attractions to visit in Barletta are:
- Castello Svevo di Barletta
- Pinacoteca Giuseppe De Nittis
- Colosso di Barletta
- Cattedrale di Santa Maria Maggiore
- Basilica del Santo Sepolcro
- The best outdoor activities in Barletta according to Tripadvisor travelers are: See all outdoor activities in Barletta on Tripadvisor
- The most popular things to do in Barletta with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Castello Svevo di Barletta
- Colosso di Barletta
- Cattedrale di Santa Maria Maggiore
- Basilica del Santo Sepolcro
- Free Walking Tour Barletta
Barletta Attractions Information
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| Local Time | Friday 1:41 AM |