Epitaffio, Bell tower monument at Via Alessandro Manzoni, Foggia, Italy

Epitaffio is a bell tower monument in Foggia that stands at the end of Via Alessandro Manzoni, marking the historic sheep migration route. The structure is a vertical stone edifice that sits in a central location, commemorating the connection between mountain regions and southern plains.

The monument was erected in 1651 during Spanish rule under Philip IV to mark the reorganized herding paths connecting L'Aquila and Foggia. This period marked a redefinition of migration routes that had long been central to regional economy and rural life.

The name comes from the plaque on the monument, which records the reinstatement of the tratturi boundaries under Philip IV of Spain. The two sheep tracks ending here, L'Aquila–Foggia and Celano–Foggia, gave the spot its role as a landmark on the drove routes.

The monument sits near Piazza Sant'Eligio in central Foggia and is easily reached on foot from the main areas. The location is flat and accessible, making it easy to discover while walking through the city.

The name Epitaffio comes from the plaque set on the monument, which records the completion of a boundary reinstatement of the tratturi under Philip IV of Spain. The spot marks the end point of the L'Aquila-Foggia and Celano-Foggia drovers' routes.