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Castel del Monte

Bari, Italy

About

When the Emperor Frederick II built this castle near Bari in the 13th century, he imbued it with symbolic significance, as reflected in the location, the mathematical and astronomical precision of the layout and the perfectly regular shape. A unique piece of medieval military architecture, Castel del Monte is a successful blend of elements from classical antiquity, the Islamic Orient and north European Cistercian Gothic.

Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia

Plan your visit

Hours

Admission

Adults
€10

Booking

Booking recommended

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When to go

  • Time of day: Morning, Afternoon

Features & amenities

What to expect

  • Indoor + outdoor

What to bring

  • Water
  • comfortable shoes

Good to know

  • No guide needed

Tags

Planning Bari

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