in the area of BAT

Castel del Monte

In the campaigns of Andria, nestled on the hill is the famous and legendary Castel del Monte. UNESCO World Heritage since 1996, the castle was built by Frederick II of Swabia around 1240. An essential element in the communication system of 'era, critics have always ruled out a military function for the absence of elements such as the moat and the drawbridge.
His destination was always the object of study, the luxury and refinement of the finishing kit architectural suggest a residential and representation reserved for a small circle close to 'Emperor.
 
For centuries, this land of Puglia, was carried on hunting with falcons, art hunting all 'now preserved, and it is possible, between myths and legends, that of Castel Monte was also used as a hunting lodge by the same Federico II.
 
Consisting of a bedrock, visible from afar, the structure enchants and surprises especially for its unique and original octagonal shape. On each of the eight corners they are grafted eight towers of the same geometric shape giving the complex, in local limestone, a form magnificient.


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Castel del Monte - SS170dir
76121 Andria(BT)




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