3-4 novembre al Museo-Castello

**Sunday, November 3, 2024** for #Sundayatthemuseum and **Monday, November 4, 2024** for National Unity and Armed Forces Day, you can access the **National Archaeological Museum-Castle Norman-Swabian of Gioia del Colle** with a *free ticket*.

You will be fascinated by the enchanting **Norman-Swabian Castle**, erected at the beginning of the 12th century A.D. by the **Altavilla** family, and later enriched by the great **Emperor Frederick II of Swabia between 1229-1230**. There are numerous rooms fully accessible that showcase exquisite architecture and medieval elements through which you can relive the life and exploits of the Puer Apuliae.

Additionally, the interesting **Collection of the National Archaeological Museum of Gioia del Colle**, housed in the rooms of the Frederician manor, **holds artifacts dating between the 9th and 3rd century B.C. from the ancient Peucetian city of Thuriae**, today known as Monte Sannace.

On both **Sunday, November 3, and Monday, November 4, 2024**, visitors will be accompanied on a **Guided Tour* by specialized staff**. The Guided Tours will last 60 minutes and **will start at the following times: 09:30 - 10:45 - 12:00 - 15:00 - 16:30 - 17:45 and can be requested directly on site.**

Furthermore, on **Monday, November 4, 2024**, children and young people can participate in the **Educational Workshop* "Game of the Past"** where, by exploring the museum and the ancient Peucetians, they will recreate a charming object linked to childhood. The Educational Workshop **will start only by reservation (contacting no. 080/3481305) at 16:30 and 17:45.**

*The guided tours and educational workshops require a participation fee.
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