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Castel del Monte, the famous octagonal fortress symbol of the crown of Frederick II of Swabia and magnificent testimony of the reign of one of the most fascinating and mysterious emperor of medieval history.
A hour of tour inside the internal and external environments of the Frederick’s manor, to better understand what lies behind the apparent simplicity and sobriety of a castle that once looked much richer and more decorated than nowadays.
Let yourself be accompanied by our guides, who will reveal details that would otherwise be impossible to notice by simple visitor’s eye.
The tour is on request and does not include the transfer to Castel del Monte.
Meeting point at CAT parking. The entrance ticket to the castle (7 euros) and the cost of the shuttle bus (1 euro) are not included.
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Duration: 60 to 90 minutes
Starts: BT, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Castel del Monte, the famous octagonal fortress symbol of the crown of Frederick II of Swabia and magnificent testimony of the reign of one of the most fascinating and mysterious emperor of medieval history.
A hour of tour inside the internal and external environments of the Frederick’s manor, to better understand what lies behind the apparent simplicity and sobriety of a castle that once looked much richer and more decorated than nowadays.
Let yourself be accompanied by our guides, who will reveal details that would otherwise be impossible to notice by simple visitor’s eye.
The tour is on request and does not include the transfer to Castel del Monte.
Meeting point at CAT parking. The entrance ticket to the castle (7 euros) and the cost of the shuttle bus (1 euro) are not included.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Castel del Monte, Strada Statale 170, 76125, Andria Italy
We will visit the magnificent Frederick Manor, which stands on a hill in the Santa Maria del Monte area. We will enter the discovery of the interiors, appreciating its architecture and its decorative details, most of which have been destroyed or stolen since the 1700s. We will also talk about the mysteries and legends that lie behind this fascinating fortress and behind the figure of Frederick II of Swabia. A dynamic and informal tour, dedicated to history, beauty and mystery.
Duration: 1 hour
