Castello Svevo
- Address
- Piazza Federico II di Svevia
- Phone
- 083 184 00 09
- Price
- admission €2
- Hours
- 8.30am-7.30pm Thu-Tue
Lonely Planet review for Castello Svevo
The Castello Svevo broods on the edge of Bari Vecchia. The Normans originally built over the ruins of a Roman fort. Frederick II then built over the Norman castle, incorporating it into his design – the two towers of the Norman structure still stand. The bastions, with corner towers overhanging the moat, were added in the 16th century during Spanish rule, when the castle was a magnificent residence. Permanent and temporary art exhibitions are held here.








