Wander the streets of the old town, such as the Via Duomo and Via Ettore Fieramosca. There you can admire the beautiful buildings and stop at one of the local night spots. Strolling in the commercial area, full of shops, taverns and restaurants, you can enjoy local food and wine specialities. Food from the sea and land meet in menus rich in old and new flavours just waiting to be discovered.

Barletta has ancient origins. (to the 4th – 3rd century BC), but its urban centre developed during Norman times.
There were different periods of domination, first under the Normans and then the Swabians, Angevins, Aragonese and Spaniards.
The name ‘Barletta’ is linked to the epic Challenge of Barletta in 1503, which pitted Italian and French knights against each other. Each year this event is commemorated by a deeply moving ceremony done in period costumes.
Even contemporary history has left an indelible mark, as evident in the honours for Civil Merit (1998) and Military Valour (2004) bestowed on the city for its proud resistance against the Nazis.

Because of its architectural beauty, Barletta was recognised as an Apulian city of art in 2005. It contains beautiful stately mansions, medieval churches and the Castello Svevo (the Swabian Castle), amongst the most beautiful in the region.

There is also the Curci Theatre and the sumptuous Palazzo Della Marra, which houses the works of Giuseppe De Nittis, the internationally known impressionist painter.
Typical Apulian hospitality and charm, as well as its prestigious architecture, make Barletta very appealing to tourists. Walking there is like taking a journey through the true history, art, culture and traditions of Apulia.