Castle · Italy · Puglia
Castel del Monte
A mysterious octagonal medieval castle on a hill.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Castel del Monte matters
Castel del Monte is eight-sided, with eight octagonal towers, and no one is entirely sure why it was built. It stands alone on a hilltop and is visible for miles. Walk around inside and notice how the same eight-sided shape repeats in every room and tower.
Talking points
- Built in the 13th century.
- Its original purpose is debated.
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