San Menaio near Rodi Garganico, Vico del Gargano, is deployed the superlative of San Menaio Gargano, with its stretches of fine golden sand, and a large green carpet of pine trees, oranges and olives. The name is from trace to a legend that tells of the apparition of San Menna, a warrior Saint of Arab origin, who saves the inhabitants by the Saracens.
Rhodes Garganico Ancient Mariner village is surrounded by olive groves and citrus groves. Today it has become a tourist destination thanks to the ideal climate for adults, children and elderly people who want to explore the whole Gargano by land and by sea to discover the landscapes of the coast and the beautiful marine reserve of Tremiti departing daily from the port of Rhodes. To visit the historic fact of white houses of 600-700, alleys and stairways where one can see traces of the walls, ruins of the Castle, the Byzantine Tower of the Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas of Myra, the sanctuary of the Madonna della Libera patroness of Rhodes and the Church of San Pietro. Rhodes as you can see has origins, it has been a Cretan colony and later a colony rodia, from which comes the name.
The Gargano and Puglia Gargano offers very interesting proposals, in order to enhance the tourist image that goes from mountain to sea tourism, gastronomy, folklore, for routes that allow us to know the history of this ancient land, Puglia with its castles and ancient cathedrals, the Castellana Caves, the trulli of Alberobello, San Giovanni Rotondo where lies the body of Saint PioMonte Sant'Angelo, where there is to visit the grotto of San Michele pilgrimage since 1200, and many other beautiful places to discover. Earth, Apulia, which offers visitors historical towns, towns still intact on the rocks that are the delight of tourists and painters such as forests, Foresta Umbra, rich vegetation and animals, or the sea, "Blue Pearl" who caresses with the rays of the Sun on the coast of Puglia. For those who love the sea there is plenty of choice: sand, rocks, the Tremiti Islands and the coast of Gargano departing daily from the port of Rhodes Garganico.
The Tremiti Islands Landing on the island St. Nicholas, the smallest of the three islands, but the historic, religious and administrative of the archipelago. Visit of the Abbey of s. Maria a Mare, founded by the Benedictines in 1045. The Tremiti Islands are a natural beauty consisting of caves and coves, rocks and cliffs covering San Nicola, Caprara, Cretaccio and Pianosa. The ancient name was "Tremiti Diomedeae Insulae" named after the Greek hero who landed, the current is derived from "Tremetis". They are beautiful to visit and for those who love the sub the place is ideal for diving.
Departure from Hotels to castles APRICENA. Old farmhouse dating back to the 8th century, owes its name to a dinner held by Frederick II made from wild boar. The country preserves a baronial Palace which incorporates the remains of the castle of Federico II and a Parish within which there is a relief depicting a Madonna with child. Continuation to CASTEL DEL MONTE. Isolated on a hill of the Apulian Murgia, it remains the most famous monument of the era of Emperor Frederick II of Swabia.
The castle is the only example in Europe of the octagonal Castle with eight towers, also ottagone, arranged at the vertices of the polygon. The monument is considered a majestic Cathedral secular symbol of earthly ambition of the emperor. Stop for lunch at farm to taste the specialities of local cuisine and viniNel afternoon visit of BARLETTA, a large maritime centre of Byzantine origin. The castle of Norman origin, was rebuilt in 1234 by the Swabians. In the historical centre is also open to the cellar of the challenge, where the challenge was banned between Fieramosca and French captain La Motte. Of interest also the Cathedral of 1150 with Renaissance facade, the Church of s. Andrea and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, on the side of which stands the Colossus. Return to the hotel.
The religion Departure from San Menaio religion to MONTE s. ANGELO. The Center flourished from the 5th century. In relation to the cult to the Archangel Michael who appeared inside a cave. The interest of the town is concentrated around the sanctuary of St. Michael the Archangel, made on the cave of the apparition. Inside there are valuable artistic: a Bishop's Chair, carved nellXI sec. And the venerated statue of the Angel in Alabaster. Outside there is a massive octagonal Bell Tower. Among the other monuments: Castle, the tomb of Rotari, Santa Maria Maggiore and St. Benedict. stop for lunch at a local farm to taste the typical products of the local cuisine. Continue to s.Giovanni ROTONDO, medieval centre completely transformed with modern neighborhoods as a result of the influx of loyalists to the convent of s. Maria delle Grazie where Padre Pio lived from Petralcina which also promoted the construction of modern hospital Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza. Visit of the Church of 1629 and the modern church where lies the tomb of blessed.
National Park of Gargano Island limestone between the Adriatic Sea and the lush plain of Tavoliere. A place where he relives the thrill of a relationship with a wild and scenic environment, full of Holiness. A combination of nature and culture that make this strip of land a unicum in pugliese landscape of Italian tourist offer. Story like a thousand stories that is imbued with this earth built, rebuilt, sacked by different peoples over the centuries since the prehistoric age settlements, Roman, Sveva, Aragonese. A story related to the great tradition of Archangel Michael Gargano dating from the 5th century AD with the appearance of s. Michele Arcangelo in Monte Sant'Angelo, and impreziositasi with the witness in the 20th century monk of the stigmata in San Giovanni Rotondo, St. Padre Pio. The Gargano is the place of the soul as well as holiday paradise. Thousands of pilgrims travel each year to the places of the spirit. Places a stone's throw from Rhodes, easily visited with excursion of a few hours. Green as the revegetation is rich the foresta umbra, the heart of Gargano National Park full of trees, beeches, Oaks, maples farnetti. You can visit, alone or with Rails, Foresta Umbra, some passable on horseback or by bicycle.
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