Chiesa di Santa Maria di Monte d'Elio

The Chiesa di Santa Maria di Monte d'Elio is a Romanesque church in the Gargano featuring typical medieval architecture of Apulia with stone walls, rounded arches, and a distinctive tower. The building sits on Mount Devio and stands as a visual landmark in the rolling landscape.

The church originates from an early period and was later decorated with frescoes from the 12th and 14th centuries, showing different artistic phases in the Foggia region. These two epochs left their artistic mark on the interior walls.

The church serves as a gathering place for the local community, where religious ceremonies happen throughout the year. These events bring people together through traditions that have been passed down through families.

The building sits within an archaeological park on the mountain and is accessible by road networks connecting to neighboring towns in the Gargano National Park. The location makes it possible to visit other archaeological sites in the same area.

The archaeological site of Devia lies nearby and reveals remains of an ancient settlement that was inhabited until the 14th century. This connection between ancient and medieval occupation makes the location a window into multiple eras.