The crown
A classic from the archives, Castel del Monte.
Built by Frederick II in early 1200s, only castle of octagonal design. A architectural Fusion that blends Northern European, Islamic, and classical antiquity styles that features an octagonal plan with octagonal towers at each corner, reflecting a fusion of classical, Islamic, and Gothic elements, and is considered a masterpiece of medieval military architecturem
As for its purposes it's still unknown for lacking a moat or drawbridge its defenses minimal. Some say it was his hunting lodge or just a getaway. But still a sight to behold.
The crown
A classic from the archives, Castel del Monte.
Built by Frederick II in early 1200s, only castle of octagonal design. A architectural Fusion that blends Northern European, Islamic, and classical antiquity styles that features an octagonal plan with octagonal towers at each corner, reflecting a fusion of classical, Islamic, and Gothic elements, and is considered a masterpiece of medieval military architecturem
As for its purposes it's still unknown for lacking a moat or drawbridge its defenses minimal. Some say it was his hunting lodge or just a getaway. But still a sight to behold.