Castello di Monte Sant'Angelo, Medieval castle in Monte Sant'Angelo, Italy
The castle rises 600 meters above sea level with thick stone walls, multiple towers, and a fortified entrance overlooking the Gargano National Park region.
The pentagonal Torre dei Giganti, mentioned first in 979, stands 18 meters high with walls measuring 3.7 meters thick as the earliest part of the fortress.
The fortress maintains a collection of Norman, Aragonese, and Byzantine architectural elements, reflecting the diverse influences of its former rulers through the centuries.
The castle opens daily for guided tours, with parking facilities nearby and a walking path leading from the town center to the entrance.
Frederick II used this strategic fortress as a residence for Bianca Lancia, whose ghost reportedly makes winter winds sound like sighs within the castle walls.
Location: Monte Sant'Angelo
Address: Largo Roberto il Guiscardo, 71037 Monte Sant'Angelo
GPS coordinates: 41.70750,15.95260
Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:00
The Apulia region in southern Italy contains castles, Greek temple ruins and coastal towers between the Adriatic and Ionian seas. The area features medieval fortresses, cathedrals and traditional trulli houses. Archaeological sites display Greek and Roman artifacts, while nature reserves protect wetlands, caves and Mediterranean coastline. Historic towns like Alberobello showcase stone architecture, and museums preserve regional heritage through extensive collections.
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