What to do and see in San Giovanni Rotondo, Puglia: The Best Sights & Landmarks

July 6, 2021 Velvet Mowry

San Giovanni Rotondo is the name of a city and comune in the province of Foggia and region of Apulia, in southern Italy.
Restaurants in San Giovanni Rotondo

1. Cella di Padre Pio

Viale Padre Pio Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie, San Giovanni Rotondo Italy http://www.sangiovannirotondo.biz/cella-di-padre-pio
Excellent
83%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
1%
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1%
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5.0 based on 140 reviews

Cella di Padre Pio

2. Convento Santa Maria delle Grazie

Viale Padre Pio, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo Italy +39 0882 417111 [email protected] http://www.conventosantuariopadrepio.it
Excellent
68%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 537 reviews

Convento Santa Maria delle Grazie

3. Chiesa di San Nicola

Via di San Nicola, San Giovanni Rotondo Italy
Excellent
71%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Chiesa di San Nicola

4. Via Crucis Monumentale

Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo Italy +39 0882 411313 http://www.sangiovannirotondo.it/page/8/Via-Crucis
Excellent
64%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
5%
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0%
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1%
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4.5 based on 207 reviews

Via Crucis Monumentale

5. Chiesa di Sant’Orsola

San Giovanni Rotondo Italy
Excellent
67%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
17%
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Chiesa di Sant’Orsola

6. Monumento ai Caduti di Guerra

Via Leonardo da Vinci 19, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo Italy
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Monumento ai Caduti di Guerra

7. Santuario Padre Pio

Piazzale San Maria Grazie, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo Italy +39 0882 417500 http://www.conventosantuariopadrepio.it/it/il-santuario/il-santuario-di-santa-maria-delle-grazie-343.html
Excellent
69%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
5%
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4.5 based on 281 reviews

Santuario Padre Pio

Reviewed By Andrian_pong2x - London, United Kingdom

I have stayed on a hotel just a very near walking distance to the Sanctuary and Shrine of St. Padre Pio for two nights. And visiting San Giovanni Rotondo to see St. Pio has been part of my Catholic bucket list ever since when I was introduced to this saint ever since I was a young boy. This trip from London to Italy was one of those near spontaneous decision of mine. Even though it took me like three to two weeks in preparation. It was good to research the accessibility of San Giovanni Rotondo in advance prior to one's visit. As I what I found out there are no direct train or plane rides from London to this lovely town. So making Rome as my initial base then taking a Trenitalia train to Foggia was the usual advice if one does not want a long drive. From Foggia to San Giovanni Rotondo was to be done via a nearly one hour bus ride. Very helpful in advance indeed to research how to ride the Italian Trains with their designated train carriages and how to locate them; knowing that the train station in Foggia is just near the bus station is one thing, but locating where to purchase the bus ticket is another tricky aspect: Not at the bus station but rather at a Tobacco Shop across the station. It helps indeed to research these travelling issues not only via books but through the internet, and watching travel vloggers help as well to visualise the area and get good advice from them. Being there at San Giovanni Rotondo, the place may be very laid-back, however even though the locals may be able to speak basic English, they are extremely helpful. For first time pilgrims or those travelling alone, it is note-worthy to check-in first at the Pilgrims Office at the Sanctuary. They are impressively helpful in advising you how to visit the Sanctuary or book you on an available pilgrims tour. Once you are there at the Sanctuary immerse yourself about the life of Saint Padre Pio and have that moment to internally speak to God, this place is just so divinely special.

8. Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza

Viale Convento Cappuccini 1, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo Italy
Excellent
75%
Good
13%
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4%
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza

9. Statua di San Michele Arcangelo

SP 45bis, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo Italy
Excellent
67%
Good
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Satisfactory
33%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Statua di San Michele Arcangelo

10. Chiesa di San Pio

Via Giuseppe de Nunzio n. 13, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo Italy +39 0882 413113 http://www.padrepio.it/chiesa.php
Excellent
58%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
5%
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6%
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4.0 based on 1,662 reviews

Chiesa di San Pio

Reviewed By Breindeldad - Milan, Italy

Coming from Milan, it took us 9 hours, there are toad repairs in Molise and some part of Foggia, the place offer a peaceful and serene atmosphere. They have different churches within the compound and each one possesses different beauty and style. We also went on the crypt of Padre Pio, the place has a feel of and vibe of a holy place and it’s surreal. We hope that we come back in the near future. A must for all devotees of Padre Pio.

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