Barletta, Medieval city in Puglia, Italy
The historic center contains a Norman castle with thick defensive walls, multiple towers, and a stone bridge connecting to Piazza Castello point.
During World War II, the city earned a Gold Medal for Military Valor for its defense against German forces attempting to destroy the port.
The Municipal Museum displays works by Giuseppe de Nittis, including paintings of Parisian life and landscapes from the 19th century period.
The local port handles commercial shipping operations, fishing activities, and serves as a gateway for trade in agricultural products from the region.
The Colossus of Barletta, a bronze statue over 4 meters tall representing a Roman emperor, stands as the largest ancient Roman bronze statue.
Location: Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani
Elevation above the sea: 15 m
Shares border with: Andria, Canosa di Puglia, San Ferdinando di Puglia, Trinitapoli, Margherita di Savoia, Trani
Website: https://comune.barletta.bt.it
GPS coordinates: 41.31667,16.28333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:50
Castle of Barletta
662 m
Colossus of Barletta
321 m
Santo Sepolcro
311 m
Pinacoteca "Giuseppe De Nittis"
572 m
Madonna dello Sterpeto
3 km
Santuario di Santa Maria dei Miracoli
9.5 km
Castello di Barletta
689 m
Palazzo della Marra
532 m
Barletta Cathedral
491 m
Teatro Curci
491 m
Sant'Andrea
514 m
Chiesa di San Giacomo
650 m
Antiquarium di Cannae
11.1 km
San Gaetano
614 m
Église Sainte-Lucie de Barletta
386 m
Tesoro della basilica del Santo Sepolcro
335 m
Concattedrale di Santa Maria di Nazareth
431 m
Villa comunale Giuseppe Marano
9.6 km
Basilica of San Domenico
338 m
Chiesa di San Ruggero
580 m
Greek church Santa Maria degli Angeli
296 m
Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia
1.2 km
Pinacotheca "Giuseppe De Nittis"
567 m
Chiesa del Santissimo Crocifisso
1 km
Biblioteca Comunale Sabino Loffredo
588 m
Chiesa Spirito Santo
1.1 km
Chiesa di San Cataldo
624 m
Barletta Lighthouse
1.7 kmReviews
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