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Overview

Start your journey at Piazza della Conciliazione, an elegant square dominated by the Castle of the Counts Acquaviva d’Aragona, the medieval symbol of Conversano. Admire the red-brick structure, the corner towers with battlements, the entrance gate, and the cylindrical keep, all testifying to noble power and history. Continue to the Monastery of Saint Benedetto, featuring a Baroque bell tower and a medieval cloister decorated with Romanesque mullioned windows and finely carved capitals. A second cloister houses the Civic Museum with artifacts ranging from prehistory to the Roman era. Stroll through the historic center of Conversano, with its cobblestone streets, hidden courtyards, and noble palaces, discovering local stories and traditions along the way. End your tour at the Cathedral of Saint Maria Assunta, a masterpiece of Apulian Romanesque architecture, featuring a gabled façade, three naves, decorated capitals, a wooden crucifix, and the icon of the Madonna della Fonte.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point with the local guide: outside Castle entry. The guide will have an identification badge around his neck

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Cattedrale di Conversano
The Cathedral of Saint Maria Assunta in Conversano is one of the finest examples of Apulian Romanesque architecture. Built between the 11th and 12th centuries and later modified, it features a simple gabled façade with three portals and a central rose window. The interior has three naves divided by columns with finely carved capitals decorated with vegetal, zoomorphic, and symbolic motifs of Byzantine influence. Despite transformations and damage over time, the cathedral still preserves important artistic and devotional elements that reflect its historical and spiritual significance.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Castello Aragonese
The Castle of the Counts Acquaviva d’Aragona in Conversano is a majestic medieval fortress overlooking the town’s historic center. Of Norman origin, it was extensively transformed between the 15th and 16th centuries by the Acquaviva d’Aragona family, becoming both a noble residence and a defensive structure. The castle is characterized by its massive stone walls, corner towers, and cylindrical keep ( external visit )
Duration: 15 mins
3. Centro Storico Conversano
The historic center of Conversano is a fascinating maze of cobblestone streets, stone arches, and noble palaces that tell centuries of history. Enclosed within ancient medieval walls, it preserves an authentic and intimate atmosphere, where Romanesque churches, hidden courtyards, and small quiet squares alternate. The town offers a picturesque journey through medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture, immersed in the heart of the most historic and genuine Apulia.
Duration: 45 mins
4. Monastero di San Benedetto
The Monastery of Saint Benedetto in Conversano is one of the city’s most important religious complexes. Founded in the medieval period and dedicated to Saint Benedict of Nursia, it was for centuries a powerful female monastic center. The complex is distinguished by its Baroque bell tower and its evocative cloisters, where Romanesque elements coexist with later Renaissance and Baroque additions. Today it also houses the Civic Museum, which preserves archaeological finds and historical evidence of the area, from prehistory to the Roman era.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Discover the Monastery of San Benedetto and its cloisters

Stroll through the picturesque streets of the historic center of Conversano

Visit the Cathedral of Saint Maria Assunta

Admire the imposing Castle of the Counts Acquaviva d’Aragona ( external visit )

Private walking tour of Conversano with licensed tour guide

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Transportation to/from attractions

Ticket entry

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Supplied by ITALYGONIA TRAVEL

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