Location: Province of Foggia
Top Things to do in Province of Foggia
The 10 Best Things to Do in Province of Foggia, Italy
The Province of Foggia (Italian: Provincia di Foggia; Italian pronunciation: ['fɔd͡ʒ:ja]) is a province in the Apulia (Puglia) region of southern Italy.
Restaurants in Province of Foggia
1. Abbazia ed eremi di Pulsano
Overall Ratings
5 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By Auksidegoff - Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
Superb views, fascinating seeing the old Ermi built into the hillside but the climb down is not for the faint-hearted, nor the disabled.
With better mapping - either a tourist guide, better signposting or an overall map of the site, we would probably have discovered far more than we did. The Abbazia is currently undergoing restoration.
2. Santuario di San Michele Arcangelo
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5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Niccolò B - Cesena, Italy
Half the beauty of this sanctuary is the walk downstairs towards the cave. Suggestive and surprising setting for a sanctuary.
3. Parco Nazionale del Gargano
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4.5 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By ELear - Ancona, Italy
What's most striking about the Gargano is how 'different' it feels to other parts of Italy. It must be partly to do with the geology, which is like on the far side of the Adriatic. And then, after San Giovanni and Manfredonia, there are no big towns, most roads are narrow and slow, and it really is like a world of its own.
Coves, hidden Beaches, nature (the Tremiti Islands too, which are part of the National Park), history (Roman, Saracen, Norman...), superb cooking (fresh fish, dolci, orecchiette, superlative olive oil...), friendly, hospitable and relaxed people, religious tourism if you're interested in that sort of thing, an ancient forest...
There are only two negatives. 1. In the season, and especially on the coast, it can feel ike a bit like a holiday park, and 2. traffic can be difficult. Be especially careful on the fast stretch from Foggia to Manfredonia at weekends through the summer.
4. Santa Maria Maggiore di Siponto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By Louise K - Bodrum City, Turkey
It's a small church compared to the other Romanesque churches in Puglia, but the interesting feature of this site is the unique structure built over the archeological site adjacent to the church. Unfortunately the crypt was closed that day. Beware of the church's opening hours.
5. Convento Santa Maria delle Grazie
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4.5 based on 416 reviews
Reviewed By Mike K - Phoenix, Arizona
Padre Pio has been called the most important Italian of the 20th century, and that would take some doing. He has inspired the country, popes, his followers and contributors. Look no further than the number of hostelries and monuments dedicated to him throughout Italy. The enormous hospital adjacent is the beneficiary of his good works. He is worth encountering on a temporal level. Now for the spiritual. Stigmata is a powerful concept and despite self conscious prattling cannot be explained away by Freudian interpretations. He seemed to have spiritual knowledge of the way of the world and meaning of events. Finally, very holy people who came to meet him, came away convinced he was a saint. Experience this place, his shoes, his crucifix, the bloody linen from his wounds with an open mind and heart. You will be rewarded.
6. Vieste Promenade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By J150505 - London, United Kingdom
The Promenade along the viale Miranai d'Italia presents a beautiful view of the town, harbour and marina. For a long walk it is possible to stroll along the sea front back to the town centre and then along the Promenade that runs along the beach. The town appears quite modern, with good shops and a daily market selling fruit and vegetables. Delightful.
7. Via Crucis Monumentale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By Valletta054 - Malta
Just across the road from the convent lies the via crucis.
It is a calm place, where a person can either unwind & relax surrounded by trees. On the other hand, for those truly devoted, it evokes the required serenity to pray.
From the top of the via crucis, there is also a great view of the square underneath,
8. Foresta Umbra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 478 reviews
Reviewed By Mike K - Phoenix, Arizona
Aptly named because of the massive first growth trees blocking the sun. It is the largest deciduous forest in Italy. As one climbs in altitude into the shade in Gargano, the temperature drops maybe 10 degrees C, and the vibe changes from beach to Nature. A member of our party was mobility impaired so we stuck with the vehicle, but there are scores of trails available. A caution, it will get very dark very early. If you aren't spending the night, leave early. Driving the twisting narrow roads in pitch black would be a challenge.
9. Cattedrale di Troia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By enrico p - Urbino, Italy
Just look at this Cathedral from the outside to have a first glance precise: the lower, rectangular, reminiscent of the low-set and massive temples, blind arches typical of the eastern Byzantine churches and the bow higher than the above 'entrance are the "figure" stylistic Eastern Roman Empire which had replaced Robert Guiscard only a few years earlier: the mixture of styles therefore between north and south europe, with the elite who takes over Norman and Byzantine.
The style thus anticipates what will be a century later, the Romanesque style of the emperor Frederick II of Swabia and Nicola Pisano (or, indeed, Nicholas of Apulia).Truly remarkable bronze doors at the main entrance, kept in an excellent and full of inscriptions and sculptures.
A curiosity is the difference between the right side and the left side, entrusted to two different builders, which evidently ignored each other during the construction :)
My review has intrigued you? well, it's time to go to T.roia, in Puglia and get inside the Cathedral if you want to surprise you by columns of polished stone and ancient sculptures, and after the "inside tour" you can also visit the museum of the crypt, just un the right of the church.
10. Borgo Antico di Vieste
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By Mike K - Phoenix, Arizona
Not surprisingly there is a fort capping this dominating promontory. Although it may be picturesque it is not accessible. We love the places that purvey local foodstuffs and spices in the town. It is a heady explosion of color and aromas and loud friendly conversation.
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