Places
Viewpoint·Easy·Family·Hidden gem
Gioia del Colle — Castello Normanno-Svevo
Puglia
Gioia del Colle's square castle, expanded under Frederick II, holds an archaeological museum with finds from the surrounding Peucetian and Roman-era sites, including the well-known Dama di Gioia sculpture. The flat Murge plateau around the castle makes for easy, open walking.
Duration
1 hour
Distance
2 km
Elevation
+30 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Free
Free parking around the castle in Gioia del Colle.
Water
Fountain near the castle.
Highlights
- Norman-Swabian castle linked to Frederick II
- Archaeological museum inside
- Flat, open Murge plateau setting
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome around the castle grounds.
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