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1. whc.unesco.org › en › listCastel del Monte - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   Outstanding Universal Value. Brief synthesis. 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.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Castel_del_Monte,_ApuliaCastel del Monte, Apulia - Wikipedia

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   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: 1240–1250
   • Official name: Castel del Monte

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   • Type: Cultural

3. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g1050419-dCastel del Monte - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Castel del Monte: Castles of Puglia Day Trip from Bari (From $178.96) Tour of Castel Del Monte, Trani and Molfetta (From $381.67) Castel del Monte, between wonder and mystery (From $38.16) Apulia in 4 Nights with Sightseeing tours and Accomodation (From $1,404.53)

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   • Location: Strada Statale 170

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5. www.lonelyplanet.com › italy › pugliaCastel del Monte | Puglia, Italy | Attractions - Lonely Planet

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   Europe. Top choice in Puglia. You'll see Castel del Monte, an inhumanly exact geometric shape on a hilltop, from miles away. Mysterious and perfectly octagonal, it's one of southern Italy's most talked-about landmarks and a Unesco World Heritage Site.

6. www.italyheaven.co.uk › puglia › castel-del-monteCastel del Monte: Tourist & Travel Information | Italy Heaven

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   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. Travel information from Italy Heaven.

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   Where is Castel del Monte in Italy?

   • 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. Travel information from Italy Heaven.

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   When was Castel del Monte built?

   • 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.

   Castel del Monte, Apulia - Wikipedia

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   Is Castel del Monte a World Heritage Site?

   • In 1996, Castel del Monte was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which described it as "a unique masterpiece of medieval military architecture". Described by the Enciclopedia Italiana as "the most fascinating castle built by Frederick II", it also appears on the Italian version of the one cent Euro coin.

   Castel del Monte, Apulia - Wikipedia

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   Why should you visit Castel del Monte in Puglia?

   • 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.

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8. imaginapulia.com › points-of-interest › castel-del-monteCastel del Monte - World Heritage Site - ImaginApulia

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   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.

9. www.charmingpuglia.com › en › guideCastel del Monte - Medieval Castle in Apulia

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   Discover the beauty and the wonders of the medieval Castle “Castel del Monte” in Andria, Apulia, declared World heritage by Unesco in 1996. Read more about the history, architecture, curiosities and tourist information to help you enjoy your visit to the castle.