Castel del Monte, Italy
From series “16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy”Year: 1240.
Near Andria has placed a marvellous and mysterious Castel del Monte. From Italian, it translates as a castle on the mountain. The name was given thanks to the location of the castle. Castel del Monte was built in 1240 at the direction of Friedrich II Rotbart. A great number of mysteries are connected with this emperor. There were rumours that the emperor was a secret member of the Teutonic Order and the castle was a place where the participants held meetings.
The castle itself has an outstanding architecture, it is made in a shape of the regular octagon. This form is quite unusual for castles, even more, the castle doesn’t have a defensive graff. All this tells us that the castle wasn’t built for defensive purposes. The official historical documents say that it was an emperor hunting residence. However, we won’t find there any stable and usual hunting house decoration and hunting items.
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ATM bankomat: 'Bancapulia Spa' located in 14 km (
check the route on the map).
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Car rental office: 'Carrozzeria FIAT - Fratelli Fariello & Figli' is located in 12 km (
on the map).
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Fuel station: 'Esso' in 13 km
Supermarket: 'Spaccio alimentare' in 1.04 km
Parking: 'Parcheggio Bus Castel Del Monte' in 0.65 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacia Musci Vincenzo Del Dr. Vincenzo Musci' in 13 km
Police station: 'Carabinieri Comando Stazione Corato' in 14 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Taverna Sforza' in 0.16 km
Railway station: 'Stazione Corato' in 14 km
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