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Aerial view of the east portal

Castel del Monte1996

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

Eight octagonal towers can be found around the outside of the eight-sided castle, one at each corner. The castle’s two floors each have eight rooms, with light entering the rooms through a total of sixteen windows, one for each room.

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  • Title: Aerial view of the east portal
  • Creator: Castel del Monte
  • Date Created: 1996
  • Rights: Anthos53
  • Location: Italy
  • Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (i)(ii)(iii)
  • Date of Inscription: 1996
  • Category of Site: Cultural site
UNESCO World Heritage

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