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Barletta-Andria-Trani · Puglia (Apulia)
Things to see in Barletta
In Barletta the atlas lists 30 historic places: 11 historic villas and palaces, 9 museums, 3 lighthouses, 2 archaeological sites, 2 historic theatres, 1 abbey or monastery, 1 castle and 1 fortress or tower.
Of these, 2 list opening hours and 2 have free entry.
Don’t miss: Antiquarium di Cannae, museum documenting human settlements in the territory of Barletta, from prehistoric, classical, Apulian-Greek and medieval times.
By date of construction, the most common period is the Early modern period (50% of dated places) and the Middle Ages (50% of dated places).
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The town
Barletta is a town in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani in the Italian region of Apulia (Puglia). Visitors are drawn to its colossal statue of a Byzantine Emperor, its Romanesque cathedral and its castle.
Barletta has a rich history. Ask locals to tell you stories about the Colossus, La Disfida ("the Challenge"), or the castle.
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30 places
Villas and palaces 11
Museums 9
Lighthouses 3
Archaeological sites 2
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- Free 1st Sunday
Abbeys and monasteries 1
Castles 1
Fortresses and towers 1
Getting there
Unless you are driving, you will likely arrive by train. From the station, go straight out the main exit and the municipal gardens are one block away. The gardens border Corso Garibaldi, a major thoroughfare. Take it towards the sea (right) to get to the Centro Storico. Before you get there, near the intersection with Corso Cavour, you'll find Barletta's tourist office (☏ +39 0883 33 13 31, Corso Garibaldi 202; M-F 09:00-13:00, 17:00-19:00; 09:00-13:00). They have maps and information.
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What to see, according to Wikivoyage
Barletta's Castle. A monument from the epoch of Federico II. It has four corners at the phosphate and around a garden with green space. The castle is an enormous monument. In the castle there is a library, a statue of Federico II, and a cinema at the library. Barletta's castle is a very significant monument for the history of the city.
Canne della Battaglia, ☏ +39 0883 51 09 93. 08:30-19:30. Barletta is a few minutes drive from Canne della Battaglia, the site of the Battle of Cannae, a terrible engagement during the Second Punic War. Little sign of the battle remains, but the ancient town of Cannae is slowly being excavated. The site and the antiquarium, containing finds from the necropolis, can both be visited.
Colossus, Corso Vittorio Emanuele. The most famous monument in Barletta. It is a statue of a Byzantine Emperor, although it is known locally with the wrong denomination of Heraclius. He is 6 metres tall and weighs 160 kg. The legend says that he was a Barlettan citizen and he was chased away because he was so tall. When the Byzantines arrived in Barletta, he went to the city gate and cried. When the Byzantines asked him why he was crying, he told a lie.
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