San Giovanni Rotondo: The Pilgrimage City of Italy
San Giovanni Rotondo is a city located in the region of Foggia and Apulia in Southern Italy. The heritage of San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy dates back on the 4th century B.C. where some tombs and baptistery are still noticeable that was initially for the devotion of god Janus and was later honored for St. John the Baptist. San Giovanni Rotondo is popular because of the pilgrimages constructed to venerate Padre Pio da Pietrelcina. Local industry is generally agriculture and bauxite mines that are also accessible.
Best Time to Visit
Hotter temperatures can be experienced in San Giovanni Rotondo on spring, which is from months of March to May. Summer has higher temperatures on June to August while fall on September to November will feel pleasant on the normal humidity and wind. Winter can be experienced on December to February, which is too cold and delightful for warm weather tourists. Tourists can enjoy Medieval Festival in San Giovanni Rotondo, Corral Pubb Festival, Padre Pio Festival and more.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The historic site of San Giovanni Rotondo is very essential in the legacy of churches like The Padre Pio Pilgrimage Church, which was constructed in 2004 and currently has 6,500 pilgrims inside. You can also discover the Gargano National Park, which is well known throughout the world for the Sanctuary of San Michele Arcangelo. Another part of Gargano National Park is Carpino, a famous hub for the making of oils and beans. Book a stay with some of top hotel in the San Giovanni Rotondo like Hotel Parco Delle Rose or at Hotel Gran Paradiso.