La Pinacoteca Comunale ’’F. Netti’’ is located on the second floor of the Castle of Conversano, the ancient residence of the Counts Acquaviva d’Aragona, in the hall named after the donor of the prestigious private collection of the painter and writer from Santeramo in Colle. Built by the Normans around 1054 purely for defensive fortress purposes, the Castle of Conversano saw its construction continue until 1187. Later (17th century), it became the residence of the Counts Acquaviva and was transformed through successive renovations into a sumptuous noble dwelling. The fort was built on ancient megalithic walls dating back to the 6th-4th century BC, still visible at the base of the main tower, the only surviving Norman tower. The overall structure has a trapezoidal plan with the four corners facing the cardinal points. Four towers rise at the four corners. In April 2011, the Municipality of Conversano purchased some private properties located at the level of the second floor of the Castle in anticipation of an expansion of the museum center aimed at hosting new museum sections dedicated to ‘traditions’ with exhibitions on city bands and ancient trades, as well as to create an elevator shaft to allow the removal of architectural barriers up to the second floor.
Information about the Municipal Art Gallery ”Francesco Netti”
Corso Domenico Morea,
70014 Conversano (Bari)
080/4955536 (Cultural Policies Area) 080/4956517 (Tourist Information and Reception Office – IAT)
dir.politicheculturali@comune.conversano.ba.it
https://www.comune.conversano.ba.it
Source: MIBACT
