Southern Italy, Summer 2015
In July and August 2015, we spent a few weeks touring the southern Italian provinces of Basilicata, Puglia and Campania.
I am i the process of uploading a selection of photographs from that trip. As usual, whenever relevant or necessary, I will write a specific caption below in bold type.
Castel del Monte is undoubtedly the strangest and most enigmatic Mediæval castle I have ever seen. Built during the 1200s by the Holy Emperor Frederick II von Hohenstaufen himself. It is perfectly symmetrical, beautifully harmonious to behold, and utterly devoid of any drawbridge or moat: it may have had no true defensive purpose at all.
It is a highly symbolic building that most historians believe was designed by the Emperor himself. Its true purpose is not known but its symbolic importance is obvious. More details here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castel_del_Monte,_Apulia
It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Southern Italy, Summer 2015
In July and August 2015, we spent a few weeks touring the southern Italian provinces of Basilicata, Puglia and Campania.
I am i the process of uploading a selection of photographs from that trip. As usual, whenever relevant or necessary, I will write a specific caption below in bold type.
Castel del Monte is undoubtedly the strangest and most enigmatic Mediæval castle I have ever seen. Built during the 1200s by the Holy Emperor Frederick II von Hohenstaufen himself. It is perfectly symmetrical, beautifully harmonious to behold, and utterly devoid of any drawbridge or moat: it may have had no true defensive purpose at all.
It is a highly symbolic building that most historians believe was designed by the Emperor himself. Its true purpose is not known but its symbolic importance is obvious. More details here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castel_del_Monte,_Apulia
It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.