The castle itself is very impressive, but everything around it simply ruins the experience. Parking is paid, as is the shuttle. There's a con man standing by the free restroom trying to take money for admission. After parking and the shuttle, there's a ticket to the castle itself, which costs 10 euros for a tour inside the castle, which is actually quite small; it takes no more than 15 minutes to explore.

Amazing castle, stunning to look at, but not really much to see inside. Reachable only via rather questionable roads. Still a definite must see when you are in the area.

Amazing Swabian castle dating back to about 1290! It is surrounded by a forest and you only need a few hours to see everything. Bring some good hiking shoes, unless you are able to pay for parking close to the castle. We went during the week and it was not very busy. There are a few great videos inside the castle, which stays amazingly cool in the summer heat!!

We went in early November so it wasn’t too crowded. We parked in the nearby private lot for €5 but I think if you park in the lot ~2km away it’s free. The museum was great. Text panels in Italian and English and braille. Video and tactile exhibits. Audio guide in multiple languages available at an extra cost. Bathrooms on the premises. A restaurant nearby as well. Can be seen in its entirety in under an hour.

Super interesting octagonal castle from the 1240s built by Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, Hohenstaufen of Swabia and King of Sicily. Example of Medieval architecture located on a hill some kilometers away from Andria overseeing a large plain. Castel del Monte is surely one of Apulia’s symbols: a medieval fortress erected in the 13th century on the western Murge plateau on the outskirts of the beautiful town Andria, along the Adriatic coast of southern Italy. Built on a hill 540 metres above sea level, the fortress of Castel del Monte in Andria is considered a brilliant example of medieval architecture, reflecting the humanistic culture and vast education of its founder, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Sicily. The octagonal castle is surrounded by an octagonal tower at each corner. Mysterious and an almost inhumanly exact geometric shape, some theories claim that the octagon represented the union of the circle and the square. The octagonal layout gives Castel del Monte the configuration of an elegant stone crown, and is present in all the castle's rooms. There are eight rooms on the ground floor, and eight on the first floor. There are eight towers surrounding the building, all with an octagonal layout and each arranged on one of its eight corners. This obsessive recurrence of the number eight makes the fortress of Castel del Monte an esoteric place that has fascinated the best scholars for centuries. But the fortress has more mysteries for you to slowly discover during your visit. The building is accessed through the entrance portal, a large Arab-style arch with a Greco-Roman tympanum and Gothic double-arched windows. The light colour of the limestone and white marble façades also characterises the interior, now stripped of the decorations that once adorned it. The light illuminating the ground floor comes from eight single-arched windows located on each of the eight sides of the floor plan. The same number of windows can be found on the upper floor, with one small difference: seven windows are double arched, while only one, that facing Andria, is triple arched. You really cannot miss to visit it if you are in Apulia. #castle #fortress #apulia #italy #monument

Compared to other castles in Europe, this is rather lackluster and unimpressive. Unless you have nothing planned near Bari, I would skip a visit.

Take the local guide Maria Zingaro! She will guide you through the importance of this monument. What was ment to be and it's very important history for mankind, not only Italian. The details I leave for local guide

Really beautifull church.

(Translated by Google) Descending into the bowels of Mother Earth, savoring her silent breath, is always something fantastic. Even in this cave, dedicated to the greatest of Saints, the serenity and beauty in the half hour spent visiting it, was satisfying. The guide was excellent. (Original) Scendere nelle viscere di Madre Terra, assaporandone il silenzioso respiro , è sempre qualcosa di fantastico . Anche in questa grotta, in più dedicata al più grande dei Santi, la serenità e la bellezza nella mezz'ora passata per visitarla , è stata appagante . Ottima la guida .

(Translated by Google) I'm Portuguese, I'm visiting Italy, and Google told me today, September 21, 2025, that it was open, so I packed my backpack and went to visit, and to my disappointment, it's closed. This means that the information on Google is incorrect and wastes a person's time. Otherwise, I'm delighted with the people, the culture, everything is positive. My only regret is that it's closed, so we'll have to wait for another time. (Original) Sou Português estou a conhecer Itália e no Google me deu hoje dia 21/09/2025 que estava aberto então meti a mochila as costas e fui visitar e por desilusão está fechado. Isso quer dizer que as informações no Google estão incorrectas e levam uma pessoa a perder tempo. De resto estou encantado com as pessoas , cultura , tudo positivo só tenho pena de isto estar fechado, ficará para uma próxima

(Translated by Google) A magical place... Timeless... Anyone who loves Sam Michele cannot miss a stop here in this magical limestone cave carved in ancient times by a small river that has now disappeared... Absolutely moving. The cave is not always open so I recommend inquiring before going there... Access costs a small 2.50 per person but in return there is a guide who explains the history of the cave and how it has come to be today... Absolutely money well spent and then to maintain a structure with this historical value like this is the minimum ♥️ (Original) Posto magico.. Al di fuori di ogni tempo.. Chi ama Sam Michele non può non fare tappa qui in questa grotta magica calcarea scavata in antichità da un piccolo fiume ormai scomparso.. Assolutamente emozionante. La grotta non è sempre aperta quindi consiglio di informarsi prima di recarsi li... L'accesso ha un piccolo costo di 2.50 a persona ma in compenso c'è una guida che vi spiega la storia della grotta e come è giunta ai giorni nostri.. Assolutamente soldi ben spesi e poi per mantenere una struttura con questo valore storico così è il minino ♥️

(Translated by Google) A place of mystical notes, and visitable by reservation, a place of ancient worship shown to visitors by the skilled, competent and draconian guide Maria Teresa. (Original) Posto dalle note mistiche , e visitabile su prenotazione , luogo di antico culto mostrato ai visitatori dall'abile, competente e draconiana guida Maria Teresa.

(Translated by Google) To get there, you have to travel along a dirt road. Reservations are required, and the ticket costs €2.50. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to visit because the online reservations weren't indicated. When I arrived (Sunday), I found everything closed. What a shame. (Original) Per arrivarci bisogna percorrere un tratto di strada sterrata. È necessario prenotare e il costo del biglietto è di €2.50. Purtroppo non sono riuscita a visitarla perché su internet non veniva indicato l'obbligo di prenotazione. Arrivata sul posto( domenica)ho trovato tutto chiuso. Peccato.

(Translated by Google) A charming place beneath the Minervino Murge neighborhood. The facade is that of an unremarkable little church, but behind it lies a grotto dedicated to the Archangel Michael. It's a shame it wasn't open. If you're planning on coming, book a visit; it's worth it. (Original) Luogo suggestivo sotto l'isolato di Minervino Murge. La facciata è quella di un'anonima chiesetta ma dietro si nasconde la grotta grotta per la devozione dell'arcangelo Michele. Peccato non fosse aperta. Se pensate di venire prenotate la visita ne vale la pena

Very beautiful, clean and peaceful place! Seaside nearby makes it really wonderful!

Very nice park but not well maintained

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Best garden in the south of Italy

A gret and peace full place

Wonderful lunch here. The chef has his own extensive garden and everything prepared is seasonally appropriate and the vegetables and herbs are all grown out back. The wonderful waiter guided us through the menu making great suggestions about sharing. We tried all the antipasti and had fabulous pastas to follow. Dessert of cassata and tiramisu are not to be missed. What a treat.

What can I say that hasn’t already been said. We went for lunch in early June, 2025. Lunch lasted 2.5 hours. I don’t know how we survived eating so much but we couldn’t stop. This was easily in the top 5 meals we have ever had. The quality of the ingredients was obvious and the way the food was prepared was perfect. No unnecessary frills, just well made, great food. We also asked for a recommendation on wine and the server nailed it. The win was very good. I can’t recommend enough going to enjoy a meal here. The experience was amazing! Go here if you can! Oh, and there is something about burning their fields which we witnessed after the meal.

A Culinary Experience You Have to Taste – Absolutely Delicious! If you're looking for a restaurant that combines seasonal, beautifully crafted dishes with a personal touch and top-notch service – this is the place. Every bite feels like it was made with heart and precision, using fresh ingredients and a serious eye for detail. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the staff are professional and genuinely welcoming, and the food? Wow. Saying it's "super tasty" doesn’t even begin to cover it. Each dish that hits the table feels like an experience in itself. Highly recommend going for the tasting menu – it’s the best way to explore the full range of flavors this place has to offer. Just one tip: come hungry and maybe leave the skinny jeans at home. You’re going to want to eat a lot (and love every second of it)!

Everything we ate was 10/10. I was worried about driving out 1hr from Bari and it just being an ok meal. But this meal was worth flying into Bari for. Tasting menu is labeled as 5 courses. But in total we received 20 dishes. I think. Just Go.

May 2024. Amazing restaurant. Totally unexpected, as I just happened to be staying in the village for a night and managed to get a table at the last minute. Every course was outstanding. Well worth a visit.

Impeccable. The degustation menu did not disappoint. The #1 thing to make sure you do before leaving the region! Well worth the 1 hour drive from Bari! Excellent service. Excellent value for money. Excellent food. Excellent wine.

What can I say; the food, service and atmosphere are all superb. The ingredients are fresh and delicious. We had one normal set menu and one vegetarian set menu. 50 euros each for around 15 dishes each. I would recommend going there with an empty stomach, we were so full by the main dish which was dish number 10. Then came 5 desserts 😅 The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. Best restaurant I’ve been to in my life.

Nice place, just a short trip from a nearby castle!

We had lunch in early December. The place was fully booked and we were lucky to get a table thanks to a last minute cancellation. Amazing antipasti and delicious pastas: all traditional yet original. As you might expect all products are locally sourced and authentic. A rare feast, highly recommended!

Very nice place and the dishes also. Loved it.

Excellent service, excellent food based on traditional cuisine and local ingredients, very low prices. We were just lucky to find such gem. A restaurant you must visit.

Fantastic culinary evening! Wonderful warm welcome, amazing local food with fresh ingredients, perfect service, honest prices. Worth the detour!

5 stars very well deserve and we are still trying the appetizers. Everything is delicious and staff and service is excellent! Definitely recommended

The best restaurant of inland food we hqd in Puglia. Delicious from starter to desert.

Very nice place to enjoy your meal. The prices are moderate, the meals are tasty and good quantity.

beautiful restaurant， delicious food and very warm service

Best meal of our trip to Italy so far! Amazing things: the foccaccio made in house; the pasta made in house; the CHEESE; and the chocolate pears for dessert! And Francesco was such a great host. Don't miss it!!

Very nice family place, good food.

Fantastic food in a wonderful garden. This is a must if you are in the region.

Good food, good service

(Translated by Google) The atmosphere was very intimate, with just a few tables and the sound of sparrows chirping. Two kittens wandered around, and the food was excellent. The waitress was very courteous and helpful. We enjoyed the first courses, and they were generous portions. On the other hand, the appetizers weren't... the portions were really small. There were two of us, and the cheese platter had half a ricotta cheese to share, a single mozzarella bite... and the charcuterie platter had just one piece of salami, a square of potato and parmigiana pizza... well... I'd reconsider the portions. (Original) Atmosfera molto intima, solo pochi tavoli e il cinguettio dei passerotti. Due micetti che gironzolavano qua e là e dell’ottimo cibo. La cameriera è stata molto cortese e disponibile. I primi piatti li abbiamo gustati, ed erano porzioni generose. Al contrario, l’antipasto non lo era.. le porzioni erano davvero piccole. Eravamo in due e nel tagliere dei formaggi c’era mezza ricottina da dividere in due, un solo bocconcino di mozzarella.. nel tagliere dei salumi un solo pezzo di salame, un quadrotto di pizza di patate e parmigiana… insomma… rivedrei le porzioni..

Used to good restaurants, we were happy to discover Montegusto last Tuesday, just before our visit to the Castel del Monte. I'll be honest: what we ordered was very good. However, the service was very unpleasant and disrespectful. We felt very uncomfortable, unwelcome, as if we had nothing to do there. Moreover our Italian is not very good, so we spoke in English: which didn't help to feel better. We would have liked to taste something else, but this attitude put us off and we left after a primi. If client bothers, why working in a restaurant? That's why I can't recommend this place. It's a real shame.

Went to the restaurant and it was amazing. Superb food and wine, and the staff was very friendly!

Unpretentious bar/restaurant with a fantastic castle view. Walking distance from the Castel del Monte. Don't even bother going to the osteria at its feet, just a tourists rip off. Montegusto is authentic instead, with kind service and food good enough that even locals go there to enjoy. Inexpensive. Two bottles of rose, two baguettes, a salad and some appetizers just above 50 euros. Highly recommended.

A fine restaurant and bar, combining tradition and modernity at the foot of the famous Castel del Monte. Although it was the Sunday of "Ferragosto" the most crowded in the Italian summer, as far as I concerned, and we hadn't booked a table, we sat quickly and the service was good. Good value for money!

Amazing location just under Castel del Monte, great interior of the restaurant and even better food and wine! We were here "only" for lunch so I can't judge the B&B part but I'm pretty sure that I'd be also satisfied.

Nice restaurant with tasty food. Antipasty was very good-delicious cheese and ham. I had a very decent Risotto. Service was very observant and prices fair.

We had an amazing lunch, fresh and delicious. The staff was amazing and helpful. A must to go around the Castel del Monte.

Was recommended by a local friend and he wasn't wrong! Luciano, the owner, ran through the menu and gave specific advice to my wife who has a gluten intolerance. The staff were attentive and the food was glorious!

Amazing experience, best choice of local wines and very tasty matching food. The service is warm and professional. We had a memorable evening, highly recommend!

we fell in love with this restaurant! our local friends from Andria booked it for dinner and we were blown away by the variety of the food and the love to details! for me the best restaurant in all Puglia after 20 days touring there. Mille grazie-will be back <3 my French husband loved the very elaborated wine selection and I was super happy with the tons of local veggies and really special dishes! a dopo spero!

We have been for a light aperitivo the 24th of December. It was absolutely cosy, tasty and careful! The owner is very attentive! I would recommend it 100%. Do not expect a huge portion though.

Our dining experience at this establishment was truly beyond compare, thanks to the unparalleled taste and warming experience from the owner and staff. The food was absolutely incredible, a delightful celebration of local ingredients, melded into dishes that delivered a taste unlike any we've encountered before. This experience was much more than eating and tasting food, but embarking on a journey of the flavors of Andria and Puglia broadly. What added even more color to our adventure was the owner's passion and meticulous attention to detail. He generously guided us through each dish, narrating the fascinating stories of food, wine, and the distinct olive oil of the Andria and Puglia region. This restaurant, with its captivating narrative and culinary excellence, has unequivocally become our favorite dining destination in all of Italy, a distinction not granted lightly considering our extensive gastronomic explorations throughout the country.

Always great. Wine list from all over Italy, food delicious and very tasty with a great attention to details. Quality of good outstanding. Service relaxed by a very knowledgeable team.

Great experience of food and wine. The hosts offer great local products, the quality is outstanding. You can feel their passion. Thanks for the great evening