Things to do in Conversano Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The Tower was built in the 17th century at the behest of the monks in the area, with the aim of spotting and protecting from possible attacks the Abbey that was in the immediate vicinity. Today the area adjacent to the building, is one of the most popular beaches in all of Puglia.

The Marquis Arch or Porta Grande was built during the renovation of the city walls of Polignano in 1530. It was the only access road to the village and the urban structure of the city. There was also a drawbridge placed outside the door whose holes are still visible. The arch was structured with a barrel vault in which there was also a canvas depicting the Crucifixion of Christ.

The Venusio Marchesale Palace was built between the 10th and 11th centuries in the historic center of Turi. The Venusio Marquises made changes during the 17th century, thus expanding the structure of the building. Today the Palace is called the “National Monument” and is home to cultural events, concerts, as well as banquets and receptions.

The Norman Tower, part of the homonymous Castle, is the largest tower of the 4 towers that make up the castle. The tower took this name because it was renovated in the first half of the eleventh century by the Normans. It has a quadrangular base structure and a height of 34 meters. Inside it is decorated with beautiful frescoes. The tower is the historical and cultural symbol of the city.

Considering the most important speleological complex in Italy and Europe, they extend for about 3 kilometers between natural tunnels, colossal stalagmites and stalactites, caverns and limestone rocks.

The construction of the castle was ordered by Charles I of Anjou between 1278 and 1281 in order to protect the coast from pirate attacks. The building has the form of a stellar polygon. Access to the castle is through a bridge. Inside there is a large hall, shaped like a trapeze, transformed today into a conference room. Charles I wanted the building to be a palace and home for the royal family. In the 16th and 17th centuries, within the structure, literary academies and a theater were housed.

The Civic Museum is located in the Palace of Bali. It contains works, objects, furniture and a collection of weapons belonging to the eighteenth century. Since 1967 the Palace has been owned by the Municipality, given to him by Prince Romanazzi Carducci.

The structure was built around 1500, in the hamlet of Torre a Mare near Bari. Its main function was to defend the coast from raiders and pirates raids. It was initially called 'Torre Apellosa' or 'Torre Lapillosa' and later took the current name.