Do you know where the fourth largest fortress in Italy is located? And the long stretches of palm-lined beaches? And the 5-metre colossus? Right: Barletta!
- Discover the history of the city of the famous "challenge"
- Visit the big castle
- Walk through the old city and see the colossus of “Eraclio”
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| Not included | Ticket to the Castle of Barletta |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Bring along | ⇒ TO PUT IN THE BACKPACK: A great desire to explore, a mobile phone or a camera to capture snapshots, panoramas and monuments. Comfortable shoes because you will be walking on limestone pavements and they can sometimes become slippery if it rains. |
| Participants | min. 2 max. 40 people |
| Languages | English |
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| Requirements | ⇒ THIS TOUR IS FOR people who want to admire and discover a city that is not very famous; it’s for lovers of culture and art and for those who have the desire to get to know a part of Puglia off the beaten track. |
| Important information | ⇒ YOU WILL BE EXCITED by the sheer majesty of the Castle and by the archaeology of the historic underground sections of the Cathedral. You will simply adore the beauty of the narrow streets, characteristic of the historic centre, and the views that will open to you around every corner.You will be transported back in time to the Cellar of Challenge, with knight's armour and sumptuous women's clothing. – the mind boggles on this !!!!
⇒ WE PROMISE YOU that you will get to know this city and its "challenge" much better through a full, authentic and engaging experience. You will be pleasantly surprised by the things you will discover and it will be love at first…. visit.
⇒ TOUR IN BRIEF: Meet the guide in the castle gardens, in front of the main entrance and visit the Swabian Castle (outside), Romanesque - Gothic Cathedral inside, including both the underground and outside sections, Cantina della Disfida, Palazzo della Marra (outside) – which, as well as being a Renaissance palace, is also the Pinacoteca and houses a collection of paintings by Giuseppe de Nittis. Finally, you will see the colossus of “Eraclio” and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. |
Venue
Castello Svevo Barletta, Piazza Castello, Barletta, BT, Italia
Offered by
TURISTI IN PUGLIA INCOMING TOUR OPERATOR
Further information
What to see and do in Barletta, the “City of the Challenge”
The meeting point with the guide is in front of the main entrance of the Swabian Castle, where you will have no problem finding a paid parking space with a time slot. The group visit with a tour guide of Barletta is guaranteed starting from a minimum of 2 people to a maximum of 15 people.
How long does it take to visit Barletta?
The duration of the guided tour of Barletta is 2 hour, but we are not always so fiscal with the time, and it often happens that we pause more in the various stages to answer questions or to watch something unexpected, so do not make other close appointments.You will visit the exterior of the Castle, the Cathedral both inside and outside, the Cellar of the Challenge, the Colossus of Eraclius (Hercules) with entrance to the Holy Sepulchre.
Guided tour of Barletta: Booking visits online:
To book your visit with a tour guide of Barletta you simply need to use the online booking system, choosing the date and time preferred.There is a tour in the morning and one in the afternoon. In summer, when it is very hot, we suggest a visit from 6 pm towards sunset, which should also be a lovely sight to see.There are no additional costs on the tour.After the tour, you can decide whether to enter the Castle and/or the Pinacoteca with separate tickets to be purchased locallyThe guided tour of Barletta takes place in total safety following the guidelines provided by the Ministry for Health. The group size will be small and the guides will use masks.
Barletta guided tour: what to see in the surroundings
While in the area of Barletta you cannot miss a visit to Castel del Monte, about 35km away, to admire the octagonal castle of Frederick II.If, on the other hand, you love the sea, we suggest a visit to Trani just 12 Km away, where you can admire the cathedral overlooking the sea and the beautiful harbour area.Alternatively, you could ride in a gozzetto in the Port of Bisceglie, 23 km to the south, and have a truly unforgettable experience.If you would like to stay overnight in the area, we recommend the Slow Food Puglia Imperiale tour If, on the other hand, you prefer to be in contact with nature, you shouldn’t miss a visit to the Margherita di Savoia salt pans, considered the largest in Europe and with its pink flamingos.
INFO
Duration: 2h / halfStages: Castle, Cathedral, Cantina della Disfida, De Nittis Art Gallery, ColossusTarget: schools, groups, individuals and familiesPeriod: all year roundAvailable languages: English, French, German, Spanish
