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Castel del Monte

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Aerial view of the Castel del Monte in Southern Italy - Octogonal shaped castle built by the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II in the 13th century in Apulia; Shutterstock ID 1801891420; your: Bridget Brown; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; ful...

The 13th-century octagonal Castel del Monte towers over the Parco Nazionale dell'Alta Murgia like a meerkat scanning the horizon. The castle is the pinnacle of emperor Frederick II's architectural influence on Puglia. A UNESCO heritage site, this castle is surrounded by mysteries and legends that historians have yet to unravel.

The 13th-century octagonal Castel del Monte towers over the Parco Nazionale dell'Alta Murgia like a meerkat scanning the horizon. The castle is the pinnacle of emperor Frederick II's architectural influence on Puglia. A UNESCO heritage site, this castle is surrounded by mysteries and legends that historians have yet to unravel.

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