Barletta

Barletta is a town in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani in the Italian region of Apulia (Puglia).

Understand
Barletta has a rich history. Ask locals to tell you stories about the Colossus, La Disfida ("the Challenge"), or the castle.

Get in
Unless you are driving, you will likely arrive by train. From the station, go straight out the main exit and the municipal gardens are one block away. The gardens border Corso Garibaldi, a major thoroughfare. Take it towards the sea (right) to get to the Centro Storico. Before you get there, near the intersection with Corso Cavour, you'll find Barletta's tourist office (0883 33 13 31, Corso Garibaldi 202; M-F 09:00-13:00, 17:00-19:00; 09:00-13:00). They have maps and information.

Get around
Walking will be faster than any local bus. You can also catch a taxi from the train station.

Do
Many of the locals spend much of their free time during the summer at the beach. Join them. Avoid spots near the sometimes smelly port.

Buy
For supermarket needs, Ipercoop cannot be beat. It is a five minute walk past the castle along Corso Cavour (which becomes Via Trani).