Search for shows online and experience them offline Il Tacco di Bacco is a tool designed to enhance the quality of our lives A fulfilling existence is built on authentic connections which we believe can only arise in the real world This is why we’ve created a guide to help you navigate We provide the means; you discover the purpose 3 things you need to know about Monte Sant’Angelo It was here that one of the first sprint maps for orienteering was perfected and already in 2004 it hosted an international event with Scandinavian and Swiss athletes. Monte Sant’Angelo will return on 9 July, together with Vico del Gargano, to welcome one of the Official WMOC trainings during the WMOC 2022, whose tickets will undergo a new price change from 16 February lying along the crest of the mountain at 831 meters above sea level represents a spectacular balcony over the entire area Its uniqueness is renowned around the world but if you haven’t had the chance to discover it yet below are some excellent reasons not to miss its beauty IT’S ONE OF THE 4 UNESCO HERITAGE SITES IN PUGLIA Since 2011 Monte Sant’Angelo has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to the Sanctuary of San Michele Arcangelo which has been welcoming pilgrimages from all over the world since the 5th century It represents one of the most famous sacred places to the Archangel reachable by following a winding road that culminates with a magnificent viewpoint over the Manfredonia Gulf you enter the staircase of 86 steps towards the Grotta dell’Arcangelo site of one of the four San Michele apparitions Here you can read an inscription with his words: “Where the rock opens there the sins of men will be forgiven” Another testimony of the profound mysticism of Monte Sant’Angelo are the Pulsano Hermitages in the area surrounding the Abbey of Santa Maria of Pulsano between simple caves in the rocky wall and small constructions on cliffs IT’S CONNECTED TO ROME BY THE VIA FRANCIGENA OF THE SOUTH Monte Sant’Angelo and Rome are connected by the Via Micaelica The ancient itinerary from Castel Sant’Angelo to the Sanctuary of San Michele is at the center of a real historical and spiritual rediscovery a point reference for many pilgrims at an international level pilgrims traveling on the Via Francigena had different destinations but the shared dream was to reach the Holy Land in Jerusalem through a partly terrestrial and partly maritime route They often deviated north to climb right on Mount Gargano to the sanctuary of San Michele and invoke the protection of the Archangel in view of the long and difficult path to Christ’s tomb the landscape of the Via Francigena of the South is characterized by the alternation of typical karst sinkholes and sea views with large expanses of olive and citrus groves the Table of the Apulias is considered the granary of Italy has made its bread the prince of the table Strolling through the picturesque streets of the town you will be captivated by the large loaves of bread on display outside the bakeries Monte Sant’Angelo bread requires a long preparation that begins the day before cooking with the processing of natural yeast between 5 and 10 kg in weight up to a diameter of 80 cm takes place with the traditional method in a wood oven The pilgrims fed on it during the journey to the Holy Land after having found refreshment in the caves of the village Traveling to Puglia will be really exciting Copyright © 2022 WMOC Italy – P .IVA 05158960285 SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE 5% DISCOUNT FOR YOUR FIRST PURCHASE Located in the heart of the Gargano National Park - Monte Sant'Angelo is home to two UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation) World Heritage Sites: the Lombard traces in the Sanctuary of St as part of the serial site "The Lombards in Italy The places of power (568-774 A.D.)') and the ancient beech forests of the Umbra Forest (2017 as part of the transnational asset 'Ancient primeval beech forests of the Carpathians and other regions of Europe') other important recognitions have arrived in recent years: from National Geographic which included the Sacred Cave of the Archangel Michael among the 10 most beautiful sacred caves in the world which included Monte Sant'Angelo among the 20 most beautiful cities in Italy; from the Apulia Region which included the municipality in the regional list of 'municipalities with a predominantly tourist economy and cities of art'; to the Michelin Green Guide which awarded the historic centre the highest recognition with three stars and included it among the most beautiful villages in Italy Beauty travels along the white streets of the old town centre stands the test of time in front of the majestic Norman-Swabian-Aragonese Castle remains in your heart in the presence of the monumental façade and the Grotto of the most important sanctuary in the West dedicated to the Archangel Michael an uninterrupted destination of pilgrimages for 1500 years Beauty accompanies you to the mysterious Baptistery of San Giovanni in Tumba (known as the 'Tomb of Rotari') and to the marvel of the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore and its frescoes to listening to the silence at the Abbey of Santa Maria di Pulsano and its Hermitages to the magical Umbra Forest or along the coast of the marina emotional and promotional events: from 8 May with the Michael Festival celebrating the Archangel around the world through Holy Week - with its evocative and emotional 'miserere and earthquake' rites and the poignant Good Friday Procession the two UNESCO recognitions are celebrated passing through the major summer events until September with the Historical Procession of the Apparitions of the Archangel the patronal feast on 29 September and the Procession of the Holy Sword the film festival dedicated to the Francigena and Micaelica routes As numerous are the typical products of gastronomic excellence and local dishes: from the crunchy and famous bread to the sweet full wafers from the oil of the Macchia plain - where olive trees and the sea meet - to the tasty caciocavallo cheese Places to visit: Sanctuary and Grotto of San Michele Arcangelo Abbey and Hermitage of Santa Maria di Pulsano Baptistery of San Giovanni in Tumba (known as 'Rotari's Tomb') frescoes in the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore TECUM Museums of the Sanctuary (Devotional MeTA - Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions of the Gargano Made by: Editrice L'Immagine I consent to the processing of my data for the purposes referred to in point a) e b) of the information © 2025 Editrice L'immagine Srl | Via Antichi Pastifici 13 Molfetta (Ba) - 70056 | All rights reserved | Vat 07337740729 You can configure or refuse cookies by clicking on "Cookie preferences" it is possible to accept all cookies by clicking on the "Accept all cookies" button By closing this banner you consent only to the use of cookies necessary for the site to function