Andria - Castles, palaces and mansions Castel del Monte Castel del Monte is the most famous and mysterious among the castles built by Frederick II of Swabia, declared a World Heritage Site and Unesco Good. This is only 18 km from Andria and is visited by millions of tourists around the world.
Trani - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di Trani The Cathedral of Trani named after San Nicola Pellegrino is a structure in Apulian Romanesque style. It was built with the characteristic white-pink stone of the tuff quarries typical of the city. An interesting detail lies in the pointed arch that supports the bell tower, thanks to the fact that this element is not found in any other Apulian church.
Trani - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Svevo The Swabian Castle of Trani was erected in 1233, during the reign of Frederick II of Swabia. In 1832, the structure was transformed into prison, remaining so until 1974. Only in 1976, it was placed under the control of the Superintendence of Environmental and Artistic Heritage of Puglia. Later, it underwent several restoration work and in 1998 it was opened to the public.
Barletta - Archaeological Sites Parco Archeologico Canne della Battaglia Canne della Battaglia is an impressive archaeological site near Barletta. It was the background of the battle between Romans and Carthaginians during the Second Punic War that took place in 216 BC. Even today you can admire the majestic city walls and the Antiquarium, or the museum that preserves all the materials found from the excavations. Passing past an ancient door you reach the Citadel, an area that preserves all the remains of Roman and Medieval times.
Canosa di Puglia - Archaeological Sites Anfiteatro Romano The Roman Amphitheater dates back to the first century AD. Based on evidence found, it is assumed that in the past it was a majestic structure of over 10,000 square meters, with a regular plan. Unfortunately, today only a few ruins remain of the original plant.
Barletta - Monuments Colosso di Barletta The Colossus of Barletta, better known as Heraclius, is a gigantic bronze statue, 4.50 m high, dating back to the 5th century. Located in front of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre of Barletta, the work, of Byzantine workmanship, probably depicts Emperor Theodosius.
Canosa di Puglia - Archaeological Sites Mausoleo di Boemondo d'Altavilla (XII sec) The Bohemondo Mausoleum D'Altavilla was built in the twelfth century and was dedicated to the famous hero, Marco Boemondo d'Altavilla. The structure was incorporated into the walls of the Cathedral in the area, and looks like a temple. The plant is complex, and has well-kept architectural elements: the small dome, the arches, the tombstone attributed to Boemondo, and many other decorative details typical of the time.
Bisceglie - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di Bisceglie According to tradition, the most eminent Biscegliese monument was founded in 1073, as evidenced by a stucco block, late and yet reliable.
Bisceglie - Archaeological Sites Dolmen la Chianca Among the most important in Europe for its size and beauty of lines, the Dolmen della Chianca has an excellent state of preservation.
Canosa di Puglia - Archaeological Sites Canosa di Puglia: TENUTA LEONE Cave Culturali In this area there are two high quality cultural quarries, which in the past have been used as cisterns to preserve rainwater. In these caves it is now possible to visit a museum of rural culture or have meetings.
Barletta - Archaeological Sites Area archeologica di Canne della Battaglia The Museum is situated inside the archaeological site of the ancient city of Cannae where Hannibal pasis said to have passed by. It testifies the settlements in the territory from prehistoric to classical to medieval times.
Barletta - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di Barletta Built in Romanesque-Gothic style, it is the main place of worship in the town.
Trani - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santa Chiara Built in the late fourth century, the church was rebuilt several times, but the facade has retained its original beauty. Inside there are works of great value, such as the wooden crucifix of '500 and the main altar of '700.
Trani - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Rocco Built during a plague in 1528 by the will of the Venetian governor, as reported by the inscription on the lintel of the main entrance. Inside there are paintings of a certain value, recently restored.
Trani - Castles, palaces and mansions Villa Comunale One of of the most beautiful gardens on the sea in Europe, stretching on a terrace of the ancient walls in the sea. It is covered by oaks, pines and palms and it is adorned with flower beds, fountains and avenues.
Margherita di Savoia - Walls, towers and gates Torre Pietra Torre Pietra takes its name from the fact that it was located in front of the coastal site of San Nicolao de Petra which little by little went down permanently. It rises on an important stretch of coastline as the seat of the medieval center that over the centuries has moved into Margherita di Savoia. Its function was mainly of sighting and defending the coastal part of the area.
Barletta - Walls, towers and gates Porta Marina Porta Marina, built between 1751 and 1753, was one of the 7 entrances of the city, located in the homonymous square. It represents the only remaining heritage of the entire city walls. The building has two facades decorated with an arch dominated by the Bourbon coat of arms.
Spinazzola - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Garagnone From the research done, it is thought that the Castle of Gragnone is very ancient. It had a two-story structure with rooms used for different functions. From its location, the Castle guarded the entire area. Currently, there are few ruins left covered by vegetation.
Andria - Walls, towers and gates Porta di Sant' Andrea The Gate of St. Andrew, also known as “The Arch of Frederick II”, was erected in the eleventh century. It was built by the citizens of Ancona as a symbol to show their loyalty to the famous emperor. This is also evidenced by the epigraph on the façade. The style of the current structure is late Renaissance and was conferred on it by the restoration of the 16th century.
Trani - Museums Museo delle Carrozze The Trani Carriage Museum was established in 1956, thanks to the private collection of the family of Dukes Telesio di Toritto, current owners of the collection. The exhibition presents elements typical of the bourgeoisie of the '800. It contains 33 vintage carriages of different types dating from around the mid-nineteenth century and early twentieth centuries, carefully taken care of by the artisans of the period.
Margherita di Savoia - Museums Pinacoteca Comunale "F. Galante Civera" The Municipal Art Gallery “F. Galante Civera” is located in the Tower of Margherita di Savoia. The building exhibits about one hundred and fifty works including sculptures, paintings and drawings by artists such as Guido Reni, Masaccio and Raphael. The work “The Shepherd”, painted by Francesco Galante, turns out to be the most interesting and suggestive one.
Margherita di Savoia - Museums Museo Storico delle Saline The Historical Museum of Salt Pans is located in an old salt warehouse adjacent to the Tower of Margherita di Savoia. Inside it is divided into four sections and houses about a thousand industrial finds through which the human-machine relationship is explored. The structure is thus a center of dialogue between citizens and the scientific community in the development of the production of salt pans.
Trinitapoli - Museums Museo Civico The Civic Museum of Trinitapoli turns out to be a small but fascinating museum site. It welcomes various prehistoric materials and finds found in the surrounding area. Various prints and signs are exhibited in its rooms that retrace the history of the people and the development of the city.
Andria - Museums Museo Diocesano The Museum, located inside the Bishop's Palace, was opened in 1972. It houses a large collection of ecclesiastical works of art: wooden statues, sacred vestments, medieval portraits, crucifixes and numerous other religious materials, coming from the churches of the city, especially from the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. The Museum is managed by the Diocese of Andria and is open to the public.
Andria - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Ducale Carafa The Palace was built in the Middle Ages and took its name from its owner of the '300, Fabrizio Carafa, who had it modified to give it its current appearance. It is a typical noble structure and you can easily notice medieval elements, despite all the restorations undergone over the years. The building represents an element of great historical and cultural importance for Andria.
Andria - Churches and places of worship Santuario Ss.Salvatore The Sanctuary has a very ancient origin, although the current building was restored and expanded at the beginning of the 19th century by R.Ceci. The most famous work of the structure is the image of Ss. Salvatore, painted in one of his chapels, of sixteenth-century origin. Every 6 August, the Sanctuary is filled with crowds of pilgrims and believers on the occasion of the feast of Sts. Salvatore. Currently, it is managed by the Dehonian Fathers.
Margherita di Savoia - Walls, towers and gates Torre delle Saline The Saline Tower, also called Torrione, was built by the architect Evangelist Menga da Copertino. It is characterized by its height of 12.67 meters with the function of sighting and customs service linked to the extraction of salt. Below, the Tower was used as a warehouse for artillery and telegraphic service during the 19th century.
Minervino Murge - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello normanno-svevo Work on the construction of the Norman-Swabian castle began in 1042 and ended in 1300. The building played a defensive function and for a long time it was used as a fortification. In 1600, it was purchased by Principi Pignatelli, who transformed it into an elegant dwelling. Today, an archaeological exhibition is set up in its rooms.
Trani - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo de Angelis The palace dates back to the 18th century and, at the time, was owned by one of the most powerful families in the area. It is an elegant structure, consisting of a rustic masonry. On the façade, which offers a magnificent view, are clearly visible the family coats of arms. Currently, the building is not open to visitors.
Trani - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Martino Built in the X-XI century. The structure is very simple. Inside there are traces of frescoes.
Trani - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Donato The building probably of the fifteenth century was restored in 1874 after the collapse of the ceiling.
Trani - Walls, towers and gates Torre dell'Orologio Next to the church of San Donato, there is one of best preserved medieval towers built from the municipality on which stood a public clock. The Tower was the tallest building after the bell tower of the cathedral.
Trani - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Francesco Originally called of the SS Trinity, built in 1176 by the abbot of the Benedictine order Domenico Benincasa. It is one of the few Romanesque churches in Puglia with aligned domes and it is one of the few leading to count three.
Trani - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Nicola Piccinino It was the barn of a certain Sabino who moved to pity, for the conditions in which he was, hosted a young pilgrim named Nicola traveling to Rome. He died soon after and it was proclaimed a saint.
Canosa di Puglia - Archaeological Sites Ipogeo dell'Oplita The hypogeum of the Hoplite was built during the 4th century BC, and was excavated in a tuff bench, closed outside by two limestone slabs. The name of the archaeological site derives from the bas-relief that is located at the inside: a hoplite soldier, a warrior from ancient Greece on horseback who had the task of preceding the knight into battle. The square structure has a large dromos, and typical funeral elements. The current state of conservation is quite good, and it is open to the public.
Canosa di Puglia - Archaeological Sites Il Lapidario della Villa Comunale The Lapidary dates back to the first century AD, and is part of the Villa Comunale, a construction of the '800. It is a white marble structure, built to decorate Viale Verdeggiante. On the lapidary there are inscriptions, and other archaeological elements of great historical importance such as columns, capitals and funeral reliefs.
Canosa di Puglia - Archaeological Sites Basilica Paleocristiana San Leucio The Basilica dates back to the Roman period (2nd century AD), and its remains were discovered in 1925. The original nucleus of the structure was a Hellenistic temple, then transformed into a Christian basilica in the 5th century. It is assumed that the structure has been restored several times over the years, as it has more recent architectural elements than the date of construction. Today, only capitals, columns and mosaics characteristic of the time are visible.
Canosa di Puglia - Archaeological Sites Battistero San Giovanni The ancient Baptistery dates back to the early Christian period, and was built around the 7th century. It is one of the oldest Apulian structures of a religious nature. Although over the years it was restored several times, it is currently not in an excellent state of preservation. Since 2000, the site became the subject of study and research at the University of Foggia.
Canosa di Puglia - Archaeological Sites Arco Traiano The Trajan Arch was built in the second century, during the Trajan period, from which in fact it took its name. It is a brick structure, decorated with marble elements. The construction was restored several times, and with the restoration of 1911, the arch took on its present appearance.
Canosa di Puglia - Walls, towers and gates Torre Casieri Torre Casieri is a mausoleum dating back to the first century. The structure, better to say, what is left of it, has a square plan built in opus testaceum. The plant consists of three distinguishable levels, and inside is the tomb chamber. Over the years, the structure has undergone several changes.
Canosa di Puglia - Archaeological Sites Mausoleo Bagnoli The Mausoleum Bagnoli dates back to the 2nd century, and is located on an ancient necropolis. It is a Roman cemetery plant, consisting of two different floors, connected together with a square of bricks. Noble characters of the time are buried under the mausoleum.
Canosa di Puglia - Bridges Ponte Romano sull'Ofanto The Bridge dates back to the Roman period, and served as a link between Daunia and Canosa. It rises above the great Ofanto River, and has a solid structure formed by five round arches. Over the years, the structure has undergone several restorations and today it is preserved in excellent condition.
Canosa di Puglia - Archaeological Sites Tempio di Giove Toro The Temple dates back to the Roman period and was built at the behest of Herod Atticus. It was a majestic and well-maintained structure, but today only the remains of it are visible. In the neighboring area, a sculpture dedicated to Jupiter was discovered, from which the name of the Temple derives, while the name 'Taurus' means 'elevated area'.