Castello Normanno-Svevo, Bari

Name: Castello Normanno-Svevo
Address: Arco Basso, 6, Bari, 70122, Italy
Telephone: +39 080 521 3704

#3 among attractions in Bari

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The Castello Svevo or Swabian Castle, also known as the Houhenstaufen Castle, is a castle in the Apulian city of Bari, Italy. Built around 1132 by Norman King Roger II, it is currently used for exhibitions. ()

Local name: Castello normanno-svevo Built: 1132 (893 years ago)Coordinates: 41°7'42"N, 16°51'59"E

Address

Arco Basso, 6Circoscrizione IX (San Nicola)Bari 70122 Italy

Contact

+39 080 521 3704

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Castello Normanno-Svevo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basilica di San Nicola, Teatro Petruzzelli, Bari Cathedral, Pinacoteca metropolitana di Bari.

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Romanesque church with ancient relics
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0.9 miSE
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~1060 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Teatro Piccinni, Bari
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1 miW
Library
State Archives of Bari, Bari
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1.3 miNW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
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~1880 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Architecture
Teatro Margherita, Bari
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0.9 miW
Harbor
Port of Bari, Bari
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~1230 ftSW
41°7'33"N • 16°51'49"E
Palazzo Fizzarotti, Bari
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Piazza del Ferrarese, Bari
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Castello Normanno-Svevo open?

Castello Normanno-Svevo is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Castello Normanno-Svevo?

Nearby attractions include Diocesan Museum, Bari (3 min walk), Bari Cathedral, Bari (4 min walk), Church of Santa Chiara, Bari (5 min walk), Chiesa di San Marco dei veneziani, Bari (5 min walk).

How to get to Castello Normanno-Svevo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Castello Normanno-Svevo:

Bus

Piccinni, Comune • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
P.zza Garibaldi, ang. c.so V. Emanuele • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Bari (18 min walk)

Train

Bari Centrale (19 min walk)
Quintino Sella (20 min walk)