Panoramic view of Vico del Gargano, a picturesque medieval village overshadowed by dramatic clouds.
Panoramic view of Vico del Gargano, with lush vineyards in the foreground and picturesque houses in the background.

Vico del Gargano

Small village in the heart of the Gargano National Park, known for its medieval houses and the Foresta Umbra.

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Jérémy Colombo

This place is enchanting and should be part of your itinerary in the Gargano region. Between mountains and sea, the contrast is truly unique in the south and center of Apulia.

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Vico del Gargano is also known as the city of love: the patron saint of the city is indeed San Valentino, the origin of Valentine's Day.

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Picturesque alley in Rione Civita, highlighting ancient buildings with stairs and stone details.
Old stone houses in Rione Civita, revealing the charming architecture and history of this picturesque neighborhood.
Colorful mural on a wall in Rione Civita, depicting vibrant characters and plant motifs.

Civita District

  • Neighbourhood
  • History
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This neighborhood of the historic center of Vico del Gargano is the oldest core, mentioned as early as 970. It is enclosed within the city walls, with their fourteen watchtowers: it is no coincidence that Vico del Gargano has entered the circuit of the "most beautiful villages in Italy."

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  • Church

A very special place of worship: dedicated to San Valentino, the church is literally overflowing with "decorations," particularly oranges, for Valentine's Day.

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Ditch dug at the Necropolis of Mount Thabor, surrounded by wildflowers, testifying to the history of this ancient site.
Lush view from the Necropolis of Mount Thabor, with the sea in the background and surrounding hills.

Necropolis of Mount Thabor

  • Archaeological Site

A nationally important archaeological site. The area consists of three small hills and many tombs have been found there. Among the objects discovered at Monte Tabor, there are kantharoi with geometric decoration, black-painted skyphoi, coarse pottery, brooches, and various bronze ornaments.

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Dense forest of Foresta Umbra, with rays of sunlight filtering through the foliage and a ground covered with dead leaves.
A peaceful view of the Foresta Umbra, with leafy trees and a ground covered in leaves, evoking natural beauty.
An elegant deer stands in the middle of the Foresta Umbra, surrounded by a lush green and peaceful forest.

Umbra Forest

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  • Nature

In the heart of the Gargano National Park, Foresta Umbra owes its name to the thick vegetation that makes it very shaded in many places. Its elevations reach up to 800 meters above sea level, with some areas approaching the coast.

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