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Castel del Monte

is an edifice of the thirteenth century, built by Emperor Frederick II in Apulia in the village of the same name of the town of Andria near Santa Maria del Monte to 18 km from the city.It is situated on a hill in the chain of Murge West 540 meters above sea level.It has been listed as national monuments Italians in 1936 and that of the World Heritage of the UNESCO in 1996.The birth of the building is placed officially on 29 January 1240 when Frederick II Hohenstaufen orders from Richard Montefuscolo, Executioner of the captains who are ready and all necessary materials for the construction of a castle near the church of Sancta Maria de Monte (now lost).This date however is not accepted by all scholars according to some, in fact, the construction of the castle at that date had already reached the roof.The sight of this quaint castle probably will not be a novelty even for the less prone to sightseeing, as early as May 2 1977 a stamp of 200 pounds he carried a perspective view. We find it again this time in the issue of ordinary series depicted in the value of 20 pounds issued on 22 September 1980.

Diocesan Museum

is housed in the premises of the seventeenth-century Bishop's Palace in Andria in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani.On display are materials from the Cathedral and other churches of the city, relics of the history of the cathedral, vestments, church ornaments, silver eighteenth century, paintings from 400 to 600, jewelry, statues wood for a crib ( fifteenth century ), a Crucifix wooden fourteenth century a icon Byzantine Madonna and Child ( 1275 approximately), the bust of Francis II of Dodge by Francesco Laurana ( fifteenth century ), an altar Portable 1200 three panels painted Vivarini Antonio, representing respectively S . Clare, St. Augustine and St.Bernard and two paintings by Tuccio D Andria ( fifteenth century ) depicting the Madonna and Christ blessing.

Church of San Domenico

is a Church of Andria in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani.The church and the adjoining monastery -style Gothic were built in 1398 from Swabian woman Orsini, widow of the Duke of Andria Francis I Of Dodge.The church was dedicated to Our Lady of Humility and was entrusted to the care of the Dominican fathers.The convent was born following the donation of a garden of the Dominican woman Sveva Orsini.In 1510 the church was built the portal-style renaissance.In 1769 the tower was completed style stone Baroque.In 1809 the monastery was used as a prison.

Sanctuary of Santa Maria dei Miracoli

2 km from Andria, housing a venerated Byzantine icon from the 9th-10th centuries.The basilica is on three different levels.The lower and most ancient comprises a hall with a nave and two aisles with decoration showing stories from Genesis.The middle level (Tempietto) has three arcades in polychrome marbles and is home to the Byzantine icon.The upper level, the 18th century basilica designed by Cosimo Fanzago is preceded by another church dedicated to the Holy Crucifix and decorated with frescoes depicting the Passion of Christ.

International Festival Castel dei Mondi

It is an international festival that presents a preview in July and is dedicated to the theater.For more than a week at the home of Frederic Castel del Monte and the various monuments and squares of the old town of Andria you can watch shows of all types and at the same time between them.

August - November
December - February

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