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Barletta Walking Tour: the town of Challenge

Discover Barletta, in Puglia, famous for the Disfida di Barletta of 1503 between 13 Italian and French knights. The guided tour begins with an external visit to the Barletta Castle, founded by the Normans in the 11th century and later expanded by the Spanish, with imposing bastions and walls reflecting its defensive past. Continue to the Cathedral of Saint Maria Maggiore, dating to the 12th century, with a Romanesque façade and Gothic rear; inside, three naves and valuable architectural elements highlight its importance. Stroll through the historic center of Barletta, among narrow streets and charming views rich in tradition. The tour then continues with the discovery of the Colossus of Eraclius, a bronze statue over 5 meters tall. Nearby stands the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre, with a simple façade and Romanesque interior linked to medieval pilgrimages. End the tour in front of the Curci Theatre, an elegant 19th-century building dedicated to Giuseppe Curci.