Castel del 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. Wikipedia
Address: Contrada Castel del Monte Ex, Strada Statale 170, 76123 Andria BT, Italy
Established: 1240
Architectural styles: Gothic architecture, Romanesque architecture, Norman architecture
Height: 26 m
Opened: 1240
Province: Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani
UNESCO Site Id: 398
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Why is Castel del Monte famous?
Castel del Monte - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
A unique piece of medieval architecture, it was completed in 1240. The castle's location, its perfect octagonal shape, as well as the mathematical and astronomical precision of its layout all reflect the broad education and cultural vision of its founder, Emperor Frederick II.

Castel del Monte - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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How big is Castel del Monte?
Castel del Monte, Apulia - Wikipedia
56 m
The main wall is 25 m high and the eight bastions each 26 m. The sides of the main octagon are 16.5 m long and those of the octagonal towers each 3.1 m. The castle has a diameter of 56 m.

Castel del Monte, Apulia - Wikipedia

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