Castel del Monte, Gothic castle on Monte Imperiale hill near Andria, Italy.
The eight-tower castle features an octagonal structure with 26-meter-high walls built from local limestone and marble materials.
Frederick II of Hohenstaufen commissioned this castle in 1240 as a strategic fortress combining both military defense and residential purposes.
The castle merges Western and Eastern architectural elements, reflecting Frederick II's interest in different civilizations and mathematical precision.
The castle maintains regular opening hours throughout the year and provides wheelchair accessibility for all visitors to explore its medieval architecture.
The fortress stands at the exact midpoint between Chartres Cathedral in France and the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.
Location: Andria
Inception: January 29, 1240
Founders: Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Height: 26 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: marble, limestone
Opening Hours: May 22-September 31 Monday-Sunday, Holidays 10:00-18:45; October 01-December 31 Monday-Sunday, Holidays 09:00-17:45
Phone: +390883569997
Email: pm-pug.casteldelmonte@beniculturali.it
Website: http://casteldelmonte.beniculturali.it
GPS coordinates: 41.08475,16.27094
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:04
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