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Castello Normanno-Svevo (Bari)

Castle in Bari, Italy

Summary

Castle in Bari, Italy

Field	Value
name	Norman-Swabian Castle
native_name	Castello Normanno-Svevo
location	Bari, Apulia, Italy
image	File:Bari BW 2016-10-19 12-32-30.jpg
image_size	300px
caption	Western ramparts of the castle
coordinates
built
builder	Roger II, rebuilt by Frederick II
open_to_public	yes

The Castello Normanno-Svevo ("Norman-Swabian Castle"), also known as the u Castídde in the Barese dialect, is a castle in the Apulian city of Bari, Italy.

Built around 1132 by the Norman king Roger II, the building is now used for exhibitions.

History

Probably built in 1132 by King Roger II, the building was destroyed in 1156 by King William I of Sicily, and later rebuilt and reinforced in 1233 by Frederick II, then King of Sicily.

During the Angevin domination, it underwent several transformations. After being acquired by Duke Ferdinand of Aragon, it was donated to the Sforza family and eventually passed to Bona Sforza, Queen of Poland.

Following Bona's death, the property returned to the King of Naples and was subsequently converted into a prison and military barracks.

The castle is surrounded by a moat on all sides, except the northern section, which was bordering the sea and can be accessed from the bridge and the gate on the southern side. It is mainly composed of the Aragon walls and the main Hohenstaufen tower, and is currently used for exhibitions.

According to the tradition, in 1221 Frederick II met St. Francis of Assisi in this castle. According to tradition, Frederick had a courtesan sent to Francis's room and watched through a peephole to see what would happen. When Francis sent the woman away, Frederick was impressed with his principles; the two spent the rest of the night in conversation. This story is not confirmed beyond doubt, but it is considered believable.

Gallery

File:Cortile interno del castello.jpg|Courtyard File:Bari, castello 03.jpg|Old Town File:Bari seaside.jpg|Seaside File:Bari-Citadel00.jpg File:Castello di Bari.jpg File:Bari 014.JPG

References

"Castello Normanno-Svevo - Comune di Bari".
[[Georgina Masson]]. ''Frederick II of Hohenstaufen: a life.'' pp. 88-89.

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