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Spied in a restaurant in Monopoli along with "Spaghetti with Black Cock", but I couldn't keep the camera still from all our sniggering.
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This enigmatic castle (Castel Del Monte) was built in the 12th century in the middle of nowhere and apparently serves no real purpose; defensive or even residential! King Friedrich the Second was just showing off his money and architectural skills! There is a hint that it could have been related to the stars and astrology, but no one knows for sure.
Anyways, check out the beautiful & old graffiti text I found near to the front entrance.
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Tomaselli, 1780
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Paolocci, 1897
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This pic was taken in a tiny town called Pugliano A Mare known for its high cliff divers. To my complete surprise there was a graff supply shop in the town's old city centre! Does anybody know what the guy used to get this effect on the wall? It was fibrous and created a really interesting effect.
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