The castles of Andria and Trani
Inserito da Andrea Monferrini il Thursday, 14 October 2021Visiting the castles of Andria and Trani was like plunging into the past and reliving history.
Castel del Monte (Andria), dates back to the 13th century and is located on a
mountain on the Murge plateau. Built by Emperor Frederick II, it was included in the
UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. It has an octagonal plan and the interior space
is divided into 2 floors. Limestone is the predominant material. The marble and the
coral breccia cover all the internal walls. It is called a "castle", but in reality the exact