Castello svevo angioino, Medieval castle in Manfredonia, Italy.
Castello Svevo Angioino is a coastal fortress in Manfredonia built with thick defensive walls, multiple towers, and a moated entrance. The structure occupies elevated terrain overlooking the gulf and the town's harbor below.
The fortress was founded in 1279 by Charles I of Anjou to defend the coast against naval raids. It was built upon the remains of earlier Norman fortifications that had protected the region.
The name reflects its dual heritage: Swabian and Angevin rulers left their marks on the structure through different building phases and fortification methods. Walking through the ramparts, you notice how the defensive style evolved with each period.
The fortress is freely accessible and allows visitors to walk the ramparts with clear views toward the beach, port, and lighthouse in the distance. The pathways along the walls offer different vantage points for exploring at your own pace.
Inside the fortress is an archaeological museum containing artifacts from the ancient city of Siponto, which once thrived in this region before disappearing under the sea. These objects offer a window into a vanished civilization that visitors often overlook.
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