Monte Sant'Angelo

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Monte Sant'Angelo, Medieval hilltop town in Gargano, Italy

Monte Sant'Angelo sits at 796 meters above sea level, offering views of the Tavoliere plateau and the Gulf of Manfredonia across limestone terrain.

In 493 AD, Archangel Michael appeared in a grotto, leading Bishop Maioranus to build a church that became a center of Christian pilgrimage.

The Sanctuary features a Romanesque bronze door from 1076 with 24 panels depicting Biblical scenes and contains the sacred grotto of Archangel Michael.

The town maintains connections through provincial roads SP.55 and SP.89, with regular bus services linking to Foggia railway station throughout the day.

The Norman-Swabian-Aragonese castle houses the Torre dei Giganti, a tower dating to 979 AD, where legend states Bianca Lancia's spirit walks the halls.

Location: Province of Foggia

Elevation above the sea: 796 m

Shares border with: Cagnano Varano, Carpino, Mattinata, San Marco in Lamis, Vieste, Manfredonia, San Giovanni Rotondo, Vico del Gargano

Website: http://montesantangelo.it

GPS coordinates: 41.70000,15.96667

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20

Cultural treasures of Southern Italy near Alberobello

These sites in southern Italy include historical locations, religious structures and natural areas. From ancient fortresses and cathedrals to marine reserves and national parks, the region contains cultural heritage from multiple periods. Near the Trulli of Alberobello, visitors find underground catacombs, medieval castles and Greek temples.

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