Altamura Castle
Altamura Castle (Italian: Castello di Altamura) was a castle located in the city of Altamura, now completely demolished. It was located over today's piazza Matteotti and a few remains of it are still visible inside the adjacent buildings, which were built partly with stones and structural elements from the castle. In a warehouse are an ogival arch and some stone coats of arms. A few other remains are found in the adjacent buildings, which were built in the 19th century.
| Altamura castle | |
|---|---|
Castello di Altamura | |
| Altamura, Apulia, Italy in Italy | |
Altamura Castle (late 16th century) | |
| Coordinates | 40°49′44″N 16°33′7″E |
| Length | 67mx55m |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | completely demolished |
| Site history | |
| Built | 11th-13th century |
| Built by | Norman (uncertain), Frederick II of the Holy Roman Empire |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Giovanni Antonio Del Balzo Orsini |
The square on which stood the castle was previously named piazza Castello (which means 'Castle square'). In Altamura dialect, the square is called u cuastidde (/u kwa'stɪdːᵊ/), which means 'the castle'.
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