Castel  Del  Monte

​The Castel del Monte is a castle situated close to the town of Andria in the Province of Barletta Andria Trani. 

Built in the 13th century, the octagonal castle has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, cited for its symbolic significance, geometry and adherence to astronomical theories. Of
interest nearby are the Alta Murgia National Park and Bitonto.
​​Category: UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Puglia

​​Administrative area: ​Barletta Andria Trani

Comune: Andria

UNESCO Inscription: 1996

​Close by: Alta Murgia National Park, Ruvo di Puglia, Bitonto

Recommended accommodation: Ai Pilieri di Bagnoli
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