Barletta
Barletta is a city of deep history, keeper of memories that span the centuries. The Colossus — a four-and-a-half-metre bronze statue dating from the l…
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Erected in the 13th century by Emperor Frederick II of Swabia, Castel del Monte is one of the most enigmatic and fascinating symbols of European medieval architecture. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, the castle rises alone on a Murgia hilltop with its unique octagonal form — a reflection of extraordinary architectural intelligence. Every tower, every hall, every courtyard is built around the octagon, the perfect number between the earthly square and the heavenly circle. Light enters at calculated angles; solstices and equinoxes find a royal stage here. Visiting Castel del Monte means encountering one of the greatest masterpieces of the medieval world, in a silence that invites contemplation and wonder.
Barletta is a city of deep history, keeper of memories that span the centuries. The Colossus — a four-and-a-half-metre bronze statue dating from the l…
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Matera is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, settled for more than nine thousand years. Its Sassi — neighbourhoods carved d…
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Bisceglie lies just a few kilometres from Trani, harbouring a medieval historic centre of rare beauty that opens directly onto the Adriatic. The ancie…
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