Monte Sant'Angelo EN

Between pilgrimages and history, discover the sanctuary of San Michele Arcangelo

Did you know that in 2014 the cave of San Michele was included among the 10 most beautiful sacred caves in the world by the "National Geographic"?

⇒ POPULARITY: 8/10

⇒ THIS TOUR IS FOR people passionate about medieval history, culture, sacred art, the history of pilgrimages. This tour is particularly suitable for those interested in discovering the cult of Michael, the history of the apparitions of San Michele and its medieval legends.

⇒ YOU WILL GET EXCITED when from the top of the castle you feel like you have the world at your feet. The landscape is breathtaking. You will be impressed by the history and devotion and by the Sanctuary of San Michele Arcangelo, declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2011. You will discover ancient houses in the Junno district, the first inhabited nucleus.

⇒ DIFFICULTY: Easy

⇒ TIME: 2 hours

⇒ TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK: A great desire to explore, a cell phone or a camera to immortalize views, panoramas and monuments. Comfortable shoes for walking downhill and uphill.

⇒ WE PROMISE YOU that you will get to know this city much better through a full, authentic and engaging experience. You will be pleasantly surprised by the things you will discover and the multi-ethnic development of the buildings and the many gastronomic specialties that this place can offer.

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Duration2 Hours
LanguagesEnglish
Opening hours

Venue

Monte Sant'Angelo Castello
Largo Roberto il Guiscardo, Monte Sant'Angelo, FG, Italia
328 feet away

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Further information

⇒ TOUR IN BRIEF: The meet up point will be in front of the Norman-Swabian-Angevin-Aragonese Castle. You will start the visit wandering through the medieval old town and its intricate streets. You will reach the Sanctuary of St. Michael the Archangel and his cave, from the VII century AD, a unique treasure trove of art and culture. By foot, you will arrive at the Junno district, and marvel at medieval churches such as the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore which boasts splendid Byzantine paintings. You will also come upon the tomb improperly called "Rotari", the Baptistery of St. John in the nearby church of San Pietro.prices⇒ € 160 up to 3 people⇒ € 180 from 4 up to 25 people⇒ € 200 from 26 up to 40 people up to 15 people whispers are recommended

What to see in Monte Sant'Angelo

In 2017, Monte Sant'Angelo was designated as a characteristic village and included among the twenty most beautiful cities in Italy. In 2018, the "Michelin Green Guide" awarded the historic center of Monte Sant'Angelo its highest recognition; three stars. All the Covid-19 social distancing guidelines will be respected on your guided tour of Monte Sant'Angelo. Your meeting point will be in front of the entrance of the Castle. You can park your car in the nearby parking lot.

 

How long does it take to visit Monte Sant'Angelo?

The duration of the guided tour of Monte Sant'Angelo is 2 hours.You'll visit the exterior of the Castle, while you will have the opportunity to explore the Sanctuary of St. Michael the Archangel inside and outside, the Junno district with its medieval churches and Byzantine paintings and the various craft stores. Guided tour of Monte Sant'Angelo: online booking visitsTo book your guided tour of Monte Sant'Angelo you simply have to use the online booking system by choosing your preferred date and time. There is a shift in the morning and one in the afternoon. In summer, when it's very hot, we suggest the visit at 5pm around sunset, it will also be a true spectacle. This tour has no additional cost. After the tour we suggest you visit the castle perched on the promontory with a height of about 800 meters above sea level. The entrance ticket can be paid on site.

 

Guided tour Monte Sant'Angelo: what to see in the surroundings

The Gargano territory is rich in small villages all to be discovered. We also recommend our guided tours of Vieste, San Giovanni Rotondo. Do not miss our excursion to the Tremiti Islands!

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