Castel del Monte, between wonder and mystery
Description
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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Itinerary
Visiteremo il magnifico maniero federiciano, che si erge su di una collina in località Santa Maria del Monte. Entreremo alla scoperta degli ambienti interni, apprezzandone le sue architetture ed i suoi dettagli decorativi, in gran parte andati distrutti o rubati a partire dal 1700. Parleremo anche dei misteri e delle leggende che si celano dietro questa affascinante fortezza e dietro la figura di Federico II di Svevia. Un tour dinamico ed informale, all'insegna della storia, della bellezza e del mistero.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(46)
Very informative tour. We learned a lot about history and Frederick II.
A very impressive and well-maintained monumental site. In my opinion, the ticket price is too high (10 euros per person) considering that the castle is practically empty and the guide is an additional cost. It is worth visiting for its unique shape and location.
Castel Del Monte is fascinating, but you need a knowledgeable guide like Alex to explain its history. Alex is passionate about history and in amazing
Great organization... all simple and on time The guide Maria talented and passionate about her work The castle has a super fascinating history Highly recommended
Mrs. Angela guided us, very prepared indeed. The castle is beautiful and definitely has its symbolism and historical importance, although it is totally bare inside.
The guide had a lot of background knowledge. Very interesting and informative. Can really recommend them
Alex is a great guide, very knowledgable. He filled us in with a lot of interesting facts about the Swabian emperor and the castle. Book the tour with him and you will enjoy a Tour with facts and insights on Castel del Monte‘s story and the region.
Very knowledgeable and kind guide. We enjoyed. It's always important to invest in information as you only see what you know.
This castle is spectacular, definitely worth a visit also because it is all very well organized. You get to a parking area you leave your own and take a shuttle that with only 2 euros takes you to the top and at the end always with the same ticket takes you back down, no waiting. If you go on the first Sunday of the month the visit is free. From the castle you can enjoy an exceptional panoramic view. A unique monument that makes you think that in the past the builders were geniuses with a fabulous talent for having built buildings that nowadays are still standing to defy time.
We enjoyed the visit with a friendly and professional guide who allowed us to understand the history of this castle and its owners
Grazie davvero per la vostra recensione. Siamo contenti che sia stata di vostro gradimento. Vi aspettiamo per altre visite guidate in giro per la Puglia :) FWT Barletta
