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Castel del Monte

Frederick II's mysterious octagonal castle, alone on a hill above Puglia's farmland, with eight octagonal towers and no moat.

Photo: ParisTaras · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best Time to Go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Our full guide to Castel del Monte is being written. It's on the Puglia list as Worth a Detour.

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