When coins become reality. Walking into history: Castel del Monte

By lemming | Miscellanea | 24 Oct 2024


Those used with Italian coins certainly know the 1 Eurocent piece.

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On the coin there is an artistic reproduction, but ...

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... if you travel to the Andria municipality (Puglia Region) you can see the original one.

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It was built on the top of a hill by Emperor Frederick II in the 13th century.

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You can enjoy a panoramic view before entering the castle, which has ...

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... an octagon shape reproduced in the sky's view that you can see if you raise your head upwards when you are in the internal courtyard.

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There are many rooms to visit in the interior.

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It is a hiking the past.

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It needed a bit of luck to take a picture of the internal courtyard without people.

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The view from the castle dominates the landscapes around it.

 

 

 

 

Pictures taken by the smartphone.

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