The Swabian Castle of Trani is one of the most important Frederick's monuments in Puglia, now used as a museum.
Contiguous to the ancient center, its bulk stands out imposingly on the sea and in front of the famous Cathedral.
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Opening days
Tuesday to Saturday 8.30am - 7.30pm (last admission 7.00pm)
Sunday 8.30 - 13.30 (last admission 13.00) -
Closing
Monday
- Web Swabian Castle of Trani
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Accessibility
Partially accessible
It was founded in 1233 at the behest of Frederick II of Swabia. In the sixteenth century, with the invention of gunpowder, the original nucleus, with a quadrangular layout with corner towers, was adapted to the new defensive techniques, providing for the construction of two bastions.
In the Renaissance period, another structure was built to delimit the main central courtyard, the so-called 'Casematte'.
In the 19th century it became a prison until 1974, the year in which it was handed over to the Ministry of Education, now the Ministry of Culture, which oversaw the restoration and museum building.
Where
Piazza Manfredi Re,16 - 76125 - Tran
Transportation
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Train
Trani station -
Car
from the A14 motorway: take the Trani exit or from State Road 16 taking the Trani Sant'Angelo exit
Visiting Rules
- Face masks strongly reccommended. Find out more
- Prohibited to introduce food and drink, large bag
