Castel del Monte is a landmark in Andria, Apulia, Italy, and a filming location for Tale of Tales (Il racconto dei racconti) (2015). Dating to 1240s, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location: Andria, Apulia, Italy
Verified facts
- Appeared in Tale of Tales (Il racconto dei racconti) (movie, 2015) — as Set for the King of Highhills (flea/ogre) storyline; the octagonal castle appears on the film's
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15296, SRC-15295, SRC-15942 - Built in 1240s
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15296, SRC-16684, SRC-17082 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (1996)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15296, SRC-16684, SRC-17083
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15295 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tale_of_Tales_(2015_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15296 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castel_del_Monte,_Apulia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15942 — https://www.italyformovies.com/film-serie-tv-games/detail/81/il-racconto-dei-racconti-tale-of-tales (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16684 — https://www.italia.it/en/puglia/barletta-andria-trani/things-to-do/castel-del-monte-unesco (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17082 — https://museipuglia.cultura.gov.it/musei-puglia/castel-del-monte/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17083 — https://unesco.cultura.gov.it/projects/castel-del-monte/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Tale of Tales filmed?
Castel del Monte, in Andria, Apulia, is a real-world filming location used for Tale of Tales.
Where is Castel del Monte located?
Castel del Monte is located in Andria, Apulia.