San Giovanni Rotondo

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San Giovanni Rotondo, Religious pilgrimage center in Foggia Province, Italy.

Located at 565 meters above sea level on the Gargano plateau, San Giovanni Rotondo extends across 261 square kilometers of Mediterranean terrain.

The settlement developed around an ancient circular baptistery constructed over a former temple of Jupiter, which later influenced the town's current name.

The Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie and Padre Pio Pilgrimage Church stand as primary religious destinations, drawing visitors from worldwide communities.

Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza functions as both a medical center and research facility, providing healthcare services to residents and visitors.

The town contains the sanctuary where Saint Padre Pio lived for 52 years and received stigmata marks, making it a significant Catholic pilgrimage destination.

Location: Province of Foggia

Capital city: San Giovanni Rotondo

Elevation above the sea: 566 m

Shares border with: Monte Sant'Angelo, San Marco in Lamis, Foggia, Manfredonia, Rignano Garganico

Website: https://comune.sangiovannirotondo.fg.it

GPS coordinates: 41.70000,15.73333

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16

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