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.
