Castel del Monte

Puglia Sito UNESCO Free entry on the first Sunday

Free entry

This place takes part in the Italian Ministry of Culture 'Domenica al Museo' scheme: entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.

Listed by the Ministry as «Castel del Monte»

Always check opening hours on the venue’s own site before travelling: the ministry listing can change.

Anno iscrizione 1996
Categoria Cultural
Descrizione 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.