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Castel del Monte
Castel del Monte is a 13th‑century citadel on a hill near Andria in Apulia, Italy, built under Emperor Frederick II. The fortress is an octagonal prism with an octagonal tower at each corner and an open octagonal courtyard at its centre.
First raised
1240
Its prime
1240
Today
Restored
As it stood in 1240
What Castel del Monte looked like in its prime.
A compact octagonal fortress of pale limestone ashlar rising from a low Apulian hill, with an octagonal tower at each corner and a two‑storey envelope around an open eight‑sided courtyard. The east main entrance is classically detailed with a pediment and slender fluted pilasters; a simpler service entrance sits elsewhere in the wall. Interiors show vaulted stone rooms opening onto the central courtyard, narrow slit windows in the towers, and stone staircases within three corner towers.
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8 places to explore in 1240.
The record describes 8 distinct spots at Castel del Monte — including 4 interiors: central octagonal courtyard open to the sky, ground-floor vaulted room opening onto the courtyard, first-floor room with window overlooking countryside and courtyard and more. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and walk through every one — more scenes means more photos, more angles and more of the immersive experience.
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