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