Landmarks

Castel del Monte Skip-the-Line Tickets

Name: Castel del Monte Skip-the-Line Tickets
Start: 2024-05-31T13:00:00
End: 2024-05-31T18:45:00
Location: Castel del Monte

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Mobile ticket

Skip the lines at the 13th-century Castel del Monte, flawlessly combining cultural elements from northern Europe, the Muslim world and classical antiquity.

Highlights

Marvel at the mathematical and astronomical precision of the octagonal-shaped castle, Castel del Monte built by the Roman Emperor Frederick II.
Watch the distinctive color contrasts featured by the octagonal courtyard and admire the beautiful interior decorations, including delicate mosaics.
Visit the towers marked with structural support adding a sense of symmetry to the building.
Besides English, you can opt for audio guides in Italian, German, French, and Spanish.
Did you know? The octagonal design of Castel del Monte is often associated with regeneration and rebirth.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Castel del Monte
Audio guides in English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German (optional)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Guests from France, Spain, Switzerland and over 11 countries have loved this experience

Heinz

5/5

May, 2024

The fast track entry was really great. We would choose this access route again and again. Especially if you are part of the first group to visit when the castle opens. This way you can start your photo safari quickly and easily without the rooms being overcrowded with people. Any time again.

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Arianna

4/5

May, 2024

I purchased tickets to visit castel del monte with headout. There was a significant delay in receiving the tickets, but customer service was very helpful and willing to resolve the problem.

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Rose

4/5

May, 2024

Castel del Monte was amazing!! The audio tour was well done and thoroughly explained the history of Frederick and the building. One thing that that could have been improved was rhe "skip the line" - everyone was lined up in the same place -there needs to be separate distinct lines. We ended up waiting behind people who did not have tickets yet and did not get our headsets until we were near the start of the line.

Charmet

4/5

May, 2024

Le passage à la billetterie est aisée. La récupération des audio guide aussi. Par contre le château par lui-même n'est vraiment pas génial. Le voir de l'extérieur suffit. C'est très cher pour ce que l'on voit et les explications qui sont donnés

Ester

5/5

Apr, 2024

Il sito è davvero bellissimo, la sua storia misteriosa e affascinante merita davvero una visita, andare in Puglia e non vedere Castel del Monte non è proprio possibile. Potrebbe essere migliorato con racconti immersivi che renderebbero il sito assolutamente impareggiabile😍😍😍😍😍

Your experience

Vision of Emperor Frederick II

Standing proudly atop a rocky hill in Andria, the castle built on the orders of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II may give a stoically remote appearance. However, once upon a time it stood just off the main route and was an essential communication network between the 2 critical settlements of Andria and Garagnone (near Gravina). Built with staggering mathematical precision with the number eight as the primary focus, the castle also beautifully blends the cultural elements from northern Europe, the Muslim world, and classical antiquity. The unique design and architecture are a testament to the educational and artistic vision of its founder. From defensive function and royal residence to a destination of entertainment and display, the intended use of this stately structure still remains a point of debate.

Octagonal castle, Falconer's tower & more

Wander through the octagonal castle, with its 8 towers, and 16 trapezoidal rooms, 8 on each floor, feature cross-vaulted ceilings and beautiful keystones that display human figures, animals, and plants. Although most of the carvings have been lost, what remains is still worth seeing. Visit the Falconer’s Tower to see 2 corbels carved in the form of human figures, and you can see the fragment of a floor mosaic in the eighth room on the ground floor. The symbolism behind this unique blend of geometry and culture will leave you with an intriguing sense of mystery.

Operating hours

Castel Del Monte

Monday	10:00 AM - 6:45 PM	last entry 6:00 PM
Tuesday	10:00 AM - 6:45 PM	last entry 6:00 PM
Wednesday	10:00 AM - 6:45 PM	last entry 6:00 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM - 6:45 PM	last entry 6:00 PM
Friday	10:00 AM - 6:45 PM	last entry 6:00 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM - 6:45 PM	last entry 6:00 PM
Sunday	10:00 AM - 6:45 PM	last entry 6:00 PM

Know before you go

Accessibility

This attraction is wheelchair, pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Entry is free on Nov 4 and the first Sunday of each month.
Small pets are allowed only in carriers.
A maximum of 30 people allowed per visit.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
Please arrive at the attraction 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.