castel del monte, andria, puglia, italy

building castle ruins monastery fortification estate abbey tree landmark palace tower waterway plant symbol harmonious blend cultural elements from northern europe muslim world classical antiquity castel monte unique masterpiece medieval architecture has been unesco heritage list since 1996 built directly rocky bank known for its octagonal shape eight towers local limestone are grafted onto each corners courtyard also characterised like entire chromatic contrast obtained thanks use coral breccia marble sunset sky dramatic colors red clouds andria puglia italy