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Barletta «città della disfida»

Barletta

Barletta (varrèt in local dialect) is a town of 93 097 inhabitants, co-capital of the new province of Barletta-Andria-Trani operational in 2008. It flourished in the Middle Ages as a fortress of the Normans in the sixteenth century during the war between France and Spain, was the scene of historical events including the memorable Challenge of Barletta (02/13/1503), won by the Spaniards who were strengthening the walls and castle.
The walls now remained only the famous port Marina located in the 'homonymous square.

The majestic castle is, even today, a 'major tourist attraction and the first monument one encounters entering the city. The restoration of the castle have also allowed us to create space for the headquarters of the Civic Museum and the Municipal Library.

Continuing you can see other beautiful architecture, such as the Duomo, more properly called the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, the church of the Holy Sepulchre, of Romanesque origins, just behind of 'imposing bronze statue of the fourth century, "The Colossus" depicting some Valentinian II for other Honorius.
   Probably, however, the most characteristic and suggestive of Barletta Challenge is the Square, the scene of the famous duel mentioned above.

In the 20s, to remember the time l 'event, was made the so-called cellar of the challenge, furnished with elements d' medieval and where every year takes place a picturesque costume event in memory of the famous battle.
They were created for the occasion real "historical groups" formed by pairs of noble, flag wavers, jugglers, fire eaters and horses. These groups perform in tournaments following the rules of chivalry, fighting using swords, shields, wearing heavy armor and combining extraordinary games of Flags of eaters and jugglers delighting children and adults alike.

 

 

During this event, which in 2008 will take place between 12 and 13 February, you can taste, as in the old country traditions, vegetable soups and, in particular, a 'good soup fresh beans, as in the typical cuisine of Barletta legumes occupy a prominent place than other foods.

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