Castel del Monte

When the Emperor Frederick II built Castel del Monte near Bari in the 13th century, he imbued it with symbolic significance, as reflected in the location, the mathematical and astronomical precision of the layout and the perfectly regular shape. A unique piece of medieval military architecture, Castel del Monte is a successful blend of elements from classical antiquity, Oriental and north European Cistercian Gothic.[1]

## See also[edit]

* List of World Heritage Sites in Europe and North America

## External links[edit]

* Official website of Castel del Monte

## References[edit]

1. ↑ http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/398