Tours and Tickets to Experience Castel del Monte
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- The castle is not accessible to wheelchair users, and there are long flights of steep stairs to access the upper floors and towers.
- Tours of the castle require a bit of walking over uneven pavement, so choose comfortable shoes.
- Older kids especially enjoy visiting this intact medieval castle.
- With its singular design, the castle is an especially interesting stop for architecture fans.
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Tickets for Castel del Monte currently cost €10 for adults, with a reduced rate of €2 for visitors aged 18–25 years old. Admission is free for anyone under 18 and disability badge holders. Free entry is available to all on the first Sunday of each month.
The 13th-century Castel del Monte was the masterwork of Emperor Frederick II and is renowned for its unique medieval architecture. The UNESCO World Heritage Site features both Western and Eastern influences and a mathematically precise octagonal shape, which is said to represent the humanist beliefs of the Emperor.
Yes. All admission tickets to Castel del Monte include an audio guide, but you can also join a guided tour or visit the castle with a day tour from nearby Bari. Visiting with a guide affords insight into the castle’s remarkable architecture and mysterious history.
Castel del Monte is open daily year-round, but opening times vary: from April through September, opening is from 10am to 6.45pm, while from October through March, it’s from 9am to 5.45pm. The last entrance is 45 minutes before closing.
Yes, the Castel del Monte is partly accessible for travelers using wheelchairs; the ground floor and castle exterior are accessible, although stairs prevent access to the towers. Audio guides provide additional information for the travelers who are visually impaired. Disability badge holders and an accompanying person can visit the castle for free.