Place to visit
Castel del Monte, Apulia, Italy: what it is and when to go
Castel del Monte, Apulia is a medieval castle in Andria, Apulia, Italy (Barletta). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. It has articles in 55 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Italy on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Medieval castle in Andria, Apulia, Italy · History
- Where
- Italy
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- NAP Napoli, 168 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- May 22-Sep 31 Mo-Su, PH 10:00-18:45; Oct 01-Dec 31 Mo-Su, PH 09:00-17:45
- Website
- aditusculture.com
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- 41.08475, 16.27093
What it is and where
Castel del Monte, Apulia is a medieval castle in Andria, Apulia, Italy (Barletta). It has articles in 55 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Italy on this site.
It is in Barletta, where this site lists 22 more places to see, 26 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.08475, 16.27093; the nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP, Napoli), 168 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the History places in Italy. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Castel del Monte, Apulia is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:21
- FebPossible10:25
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:18
- JunBest time14:56
- JulPossible14:41
- AugPossible13:39
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:52
- NovPossible9:39
- DecPossible9:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Italy
To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Italy checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Cantine CarpentiereWinery2.7 km
- Monte CacciaMountain in Italy8.4 km
- Monte ScorzoneMountain in Italy9.6 km
- Castello del GaragnoneCastle in Spinazzola in Puglia, Italy14 km
- Andria CathedralChurch building in Andria, Italy16 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: History
- Vatican City: Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy
- Venice: capital city of Veneto, Italy
- Florence: Italian city and commune, located in Tuscany
- Naples: capital city of Campania, Italy
- Colosseum: ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy
- St. Peter's Basilica: church in Vatican City
Every Italy place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Castel del Monte, Apulia?
It is a medieval castle in Andria, Apulia, Italy. It has articles in 55 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Italy on this site.
When is the best time to visit Castel del Monte, Apulia?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03.
How do you get to Castel del Monte, Apulia?
The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), 168 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Cantine Carpentiere, Monte Caccia, Monte Scorzone. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
- Barletta22 places to see in and around Barletta, Italy: Castel del Monte, Apulia, Cannae, Trani Cathedral. Best time: March to June and September to October.
- History3168 places for history in Italy, from Vatican City to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to June and September to October. Each with its own season by altitud
- ItalyBefore travelling to Italy: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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