Castello di Bisceglie, Hohenstaufen castle in Bisceglie, Italy
Castello di Bisceglie is a medieval fortress with three remaining towers, the northeastern one connected to the 12th century San Giovanni in Castro Church. The structure displays architectural layers from different periods, with characteristic windows and walls still visible today.
The original fortress began as a Norman tower around 1060 and was substantially expanded under Swabian rule in the 13th century. The subsequent period under Angevin control brought further modifications that shaped the structure as it appears today.
The fortress now contains an ethnographic museum displaying crafts and everyday objects from the Puglia region. Visitors can see items that reflect how people lived and worked in the area over centuries.
The north tower can be visited on specific weekdays at set times, so checking the opening hours beforehand is worthwhile. Access is on foot from the town center, and comfortable shoes are recommended for exploring the structure.
Sections of the fortress have been converted into private homes while retaining original features such as mullioned windows. This shows how historical buildings have been integrated into modern life and continue to serve everyday purposes.
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