Castello Svevo di Bari
About This Museum
Most folks don't realize this fortress was almost demolished for a new neighborhood in the 19th century. Thank goodness it was saved, because today the Castello Svevo di Bari isn't just an empty shell; its rooms are filled with whispers of the past. You can feel the layers of history here, from Norman knights to Renaissance rulers. It's the city's memory, carved in stone.
Collection Highlights
Look for the Gipsoteca, a room packed with intricate plaster casts of Puglian sculptures—it’s like a greatest hits album in 3D. Then there are the silent stories told by ancient ceramics and everyday objects unearthed right under our feet.
Visitor Information
It's right there on Piazza Federico II di Svevia, impossible to miss. Just pop in, though it's wise to check their hours online first as they can change with the seasons.
Architecture & Building
Picture a classic Norman stronghold with a deep moat and formidable walls, but then imagine Spanish rulers later adding those distinctive corner bastions shaped like arrowheads.
Contact & Location
Address: Piazza Federico Secondo di Svevia, San Nicola, Municipio 1, Bari, Puglia, 70122, Italia
Phone: +39 080 886 9304
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