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Things to see in Castel del Monte (Italy): 14 places and when to go
Castel del Monte is a town in Italy, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Food and drink (4), Museums and art (2). The best known are Larinum, Geronium and Castello di Dragonara. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 41.7436, 15.0235
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Food and drink (4) · Museums and art (2) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- NAP Napoli, 113 km as the crow flies
What to see in Castel del Monte
The places in and around Castel del Monte, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- LarinumAncient city in Abruzzo, Italy11 km
- GeroniumArchaeological site in Casacalenda, Italy11 km
- Castello di DragonaraCastle12 km
- Riserva naturale regionale Bosco CasaleProtected area in Italy (EUAP0454)12 km
- Sant'Antonio da Padova, Santa Croce di MaglianoItalian Roman Catholic church4.4 km
- Angelo d'UvaWinery9.5 km
- Cantine Borgo di ColloredoWinery17 km
- Cantine Di TullioWinery22 km
- Castello MarescaCastle13 km
- Castello o Palazzo BaronaleCastle8.4 km
- Di Majo NoranteWinery20 km
- Municipio Museo CivicoMuseum in Italy11 km
- Museo Diocesano "G.A. Tria"Museum in Italy11 km
- Tratturo L'Aquila-FoggiaTrail used during the transhumance14 km
When to go to Castel del Monte
The best time to visit Castel del Monte is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:17
- FebPossible10:23
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:21
- JunBest time15:01
- JulPossible14:45
- AugPossible13:41
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:36
- DecPossible8:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. In April, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Castel del Monte
The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP, Napoli), 113 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Guglionesi17 places20 km
- San Severo7 places30 km
- San Felice del Molise8 places31 km
- Lesina Marina5 places32 km
- Campobasso38 places37 km
- Vasto22 places51 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Castel del Monte?
The best known: Larinum, Geronium, Castello di Dragonara, Riserva naturale regionale Bosco Casale, Sant'Antonio da Padova, Santa Croce di Magliano. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Castel del Monte?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59.
How do you get to Castel del Monte?
The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), 113 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Castel del Monte as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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