Castello Normanno-Svevo
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Castello Svevo was built around 1132 by Norman King Roger II and it is currently used for exhibitions.
The castle is surrounded by a moat on all sides, except the northern section, which was bordering the sea and can be accessed from the bridge and the gate on the southern side.
The castle is surrounded by a moat on all sides, except the northern section, which was bordering the sea and can be accessed from the bridge and the gate on the southern side.
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