The main attraction of Sannicandro is the
Hohenstaufen-Norman castle, located in the centre of the city. It is composed of two structures one within the other: the first one was built by the
Byzantines in 916, with a line of walls in stone with six quadrangular towers. After the
Norman conquest of
Bari in 1071, the castle was restored. During the reign in Sicily of
Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor (1198-1250), the structure was adapted for use as a castle. Other sights include: • Church of Santa Maria Assunta • Monumento ai caduti ==Notable people==