At 18 Kms at south from Andria, there is Castel del Monte, an extraordinary swabian's monument that is the main touristic destination in Apulia.
Castel del Monte is 540 metres above the sea level. It stands in the northern area of the Murge, a luxuriant wood of pines and cypresses makes the landscape view greatly evocative.

As we come to the top of the hill, we face this singular monument that overlooks a wide area.

Built by Emperor Frederick II of Swabia in the XIIIth century, as hunting residence, was also a military build.