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Castel del Monte

 

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This Italian castle features an octagonal layout as it can be noted in the image below:

Castel del Monte

The interiors are also octagonally shaped. In every exterior corner of the castle, there is a tower which was used for defensive purposes.

Even though this castle wasn't really designed for battle, it could still resist a siege if commanded properly by the defenders. It was a very solid fortification capable of withstanding a few months of attack, nevertheless; it wasn't really involved in any major battle and was instead more of a luxurious mansion for wealthy nobles during the Middle Ages.

The Castel del Monte was probably built by Frederic the Second as a hunting residence. The castle was slowly improved by future generations.

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