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The Top 17 Castles in Bari

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 17

beautiful castles to choose from in Bari. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Historic Center of Monopoli

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Port city of Puglia, historical and functional in equal parts, Monopoli impresses the visitor with medieval churches and castles overlooking the Adriatic. It's also every painter's dream, with deep blue …

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Norman-Swabian Castle of Bari

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The visit to the imposing fortress surrounded by the moat that dominates the historic center of Bari is a millennium-long walk in the company of great emperors and queens.
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Carlo V Castle of Monopoli

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Building dating back to the sixteenth century, wanted by the emperor Charles V, built on a relief that takes the name of Punta Pinna. In the 17th century it was …

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Rocca del Garagnone

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Defensive structure immersed in the Alta Murgia Park, used in ancient times for control and sightings along the Appian Way, of which only a few ruins remain today.
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Norman-Swabian Castle of Sannicandro di Bari

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Norman-Swabian Castle is a fortification that rises in the medieval area of Sannicandro di Bari, among the characteristic houses with external stairways. It was surrounded by an ancient Swabian moat …

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Castello di Conversano

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Some say that everything related to Conversano "is almost as old as time." The beginnings of the settlement of the current city limits date back at least to the Iron …

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Angevin–Aragonese Castle of Mola di Bari

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The village of Mola di Bari is a fishing-tourist town. The port is active all year round and there are many restaurants where you can taste the catch of the …

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Historic Center of Bari

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The historic center of Bari is the heart of the old city. Its short and narrow alleys form a labyrinth where it is a pleasure to get lost while exploring …

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Norman-Swabian Castle of Gioia del Colle

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Gioia del Colle is a village characterized by its Byzantine origins. The narrow streets and white houses make this town very suggestive. It is worth visiting the Norman-Swabian castle which …

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Castello Angioino

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The actual title was Castello Angioino, but Komoot has strangely translated it as Anjou Castle.

In order to defend the coast against the numerous pirate raids, Charles I of Anjou, …

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The Top 17 Castles in Bari

Historic Center of Monopoli

Norman-Swabian Castle of Bari

Carlo V Castle of Monopoli

Rocca del Garagnone

Norman-Swabian Castle of Sannicandro di Bari

Castello di Conversano

Angevin–Aragonese Castle of Mola di Bari

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