Castel del Monte (Italian for "Castle of the Mountain"; Barese: Castìdde du Monte) is a 13th-century citadel and castle situated on a hill in Andria in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. It was built during the 1240s by King Frederick II, who had inherited the lands from his mother Constance of Sicily. In the 18th century, the castle's ...

Built by Frederick II on a hill 540 metres above sea level, the fortress of Castel del Monte in Andria is considered a brilliant example of medieval architecture, reflecting the humanistic culture and vast education of its founder, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Sicily.

2021年7月24日 · Castel del Monte in Puglia, Italy is a medieval palace originally built as a hunting lodge by the Emperor Frederick II and later used as his seat of power. Built in the thirteenth century and completed in 1240, Castel del Monte has been described by UNESCO, with whom it is listed as a World Heritage site, as a “unique piece of medieval ...

Located in the region of Puglia, on southern Italy’s Adriatic coast, Castel del Monte is a renowned masterpiece of medieval architecture, erected in 1240 by Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen,...

Castel del Monte, in Puglia, is one of Italy's most striking UNESCO sites. An enigmatic octagonal castle built by Frederick II, it stands in the countryside near Andria. There is public transport, but the Andria bus doesn't run all-year-round.

Symbol of harmonious blend of cultural elements from Northern Europe, from Muslim world and from classical antiquity, Castel del Monte, a unique masterpiece of medieval architecture, has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1996.

Learn all about Castel del Monte's intrigue - from its puzzling octagonal design to centuries-old mysteries that make this UNESCO site a must-visit wonder.

Castel del Monte, located in the municipality of Andria, rises on a rocky hill dominating the surrounding countryside of the Murgia region in southern Italy near the Adriatic Sea. A unique piece of medieval architecture, it was completed in 1240.

Castel del Monte is probably one of the most famous cultural sites of Puglia. Its architecture and its history are the strengths of this magical Swabian Castle. It is located in a strategic position, built directly on a rocky hill where it seemed to dominate the Kingdom of Sicily.

The Castel del Monte, a masterpiece of medieval architecture, has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Puglia. Discover the fortress.