The place is rich of symbolism and atmosphere. Beautiful and interesting. Not much remains of the old rich decorations so the guided tour is really necessary to fully understand and enjoy the place. I've been there in December... the wheather was nice and it was possible to reach the castle by car. Usually it is not like that! It is... More

The Castle was amazing, and the story behind the castle is very interesting. Definitely worth a drop in, if you are in the area. My wife and I enjoyed it, and wished we could have stayed longer to investigate it further, but we were in a larger group. More

Very interesting castle on the outside but there is nothing at all worth seeing inside. Don't waste your 6 euros or go out of your way to see this. If you do have the time, spend your visit walking around the castle and having a picnic in the park. This castle has never been lived in so there is no... More

it is not your usual castle renovated for tourism. it is empty and bare. but it is highly symetric in built, unusual and strange.. More

Castel del Monte is an astounding, if not a bit perplexing, work of medieval architecture best seen in person. Perched 540m above water, the views of Apulia from the Castel are breathtaking (bring your camera!) The Castel is best reached by car or private (organized) tour bus, since there are few reliable public options. I went during August when the... More

I second this as a great place to visit if you are in the region. The countryside is unspoilt, pine woods and fields stretching as far as the eye can see. On the hilltop you can see for miles around. There is broom and fuschia in bloom in June when we went. The walks in the woods are wonderful. The... More

Castel del Monte is about an hour from Bari on a small hill in the plains of western Puglia, not far from the Basilicata border. You can see this unique structure for many miles in every direction. The castle was built in the 1240's by Frederic II who used this part of Italy as one of his favorite hunting grounds.... More