Gravina Castle

Gravina in Puglia, Italy

According to Giorgio Vasari, Gravina castle was designed in 1231 by one Fuccio from Florence. It was built by oly Roman Emperor Frederick II on the hill nearby the town, originally a base for bird hunting. The 58 x 29m rectangular size castle had four towers.

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Founded: 1231
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

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Vincenzo Pizzolorusso (7 months ago)
A castle that cannot be visited is a shame and a mortification for tourism in Gravina and the area. From the road that connects Corato to Gravina you can see the imposing ruins of the Castle. Unfortunately, going up the street, there are no signs (they are folded and illegible) and the access door is bolted and inaccessible. Unacceptable. Two stars only for the historicity of the site.
F Gai (11 months ago)
Unfortunately found closed upon arrival
Angelo N. (2 years ago)
I found the door open and we visited the castle, only briefly because they were setting it up for a theater evening. So a very Easy visit. The castle always has its charm.
Piotr Rozwora (2 years ago)
Wow
Marco (3 years ago)
To understand that before there was a castle it takes a lot, but a lot of imagination ...
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