Points of interest

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Cascate del Verrino

Molise

The Verrino river has its source in the territory of Capracotta, in the locality of Ara Petrecca, at an altitude of 1250 meters above sea level, in the territory of Agnone it flows into the Trigno river, at an altitude of 450 meters above sea level. The Verrino is a torrential watercourse, whose flow rate shows significant variations during the year, the basin covers a total of 700 hectares and is 24 kilometers long.

Lakes and rivers

Parco delle Morge Cenozoiche

Molise

The 'Morge' are rock formations derived from tectonic movements in the Cenozoic era of the earth's crust, which emerged on the surface from marine environments and are therefore rich in fossils. Among the many, we can point out that of Pietracupa, around which lies the town of the municipality.

Protected natural areas

Geological sites

Santuario di San Michele Arcangelo

Puglia

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011, the Sanctuary of St. Michael the Archangel has been welcoming pilgrims from all over the world to Monte Sant'Angelo since the 5th century.

Religious sites

Architecture

UNESCO heritage

Necropoli di Monte Saraceno

Puglia

The Necropolis of Monte Saraceno, just a short walk from the town of Mattinata, is a religious and archaeological site built by the Daunians on one of the Gargano's most beautiful viewpoints.

Geological sites

Religious sites

Rione Fossi

Puglia

Together with the Rione Monti, Rione Aia Piccola is the most populated area of trulli in the world. It is located in the heart of the old centre of Alberobello, which has been a UNESCO heritage site since 1996.

Villages and old cities

Architecture

History and tradition

Abbazia ed Eremi di Pulsano

Puglia

The Pulsano Abbey and Hermitages form an ancient complex inhabited for centuries by hermit monks in an enchanting landscape on the slopes of the Gargano promontory.

Religious sites

Geological sites

Castello e Museo Archeologico

Puglia

The Castle of Manfredonia is the imposing building that houses the town's National Archaeological Museum. The Castle and the Museum together tell the very ancient history of the Siponto and Gargano areas.

Architecture

Culture and Art

Bosco Pianelle di Tufara

Molise

The Pianella Wood - Pinciuso Lake Wood, within the territory of the municipality of Tufara, is located at an altitude of about 1000 m above sea level and dominates the valleys that lead from Molise to Puglia and Campania. From here one can admire the plain of the Fortore River, the artificial reservoir of Occhito, the views of many neighbouring towns, as well as the Daunia Mountains, the Taburno Mountains and in the distance the Partenio Mountains.

Protected natural areas

Lakes and rivers

Prato Gentile - Monte Campo Capracotta

Molise

Monte Campo with its 1746 m.s.l. is the highest point of the territory of Capracotta, from here you can enjoy an extraordinary panoramic view that sweeps from the valley of Verrino (just from this peak is born the river Verrino), the valley of the Sangro, in the distance the mountainous massif of the Maiella and to the south the mountain of Frosolone and the Matese. The mountain is surrounded by large forests of black pine and climbing to the summit there are vast beech and fir forests.

Protected natural areas

Villages and old cities

Colle san Valentino a Mafalda

Molise

From a naturalistic point of view the environment is very interesting because it has been preserved from a widespread degradation not having been affected by human activities such as quarries, viaducts, asphalted roads, industrial and productive settlements. In particular, on San Valentino hill, a well-equipped naturalistic area has been recovered with a panoramic and naturalistic path, rest areas, gymnastic equipment, observation points and signs.

Protected natural areas

Villages and old cities

Lago degli innamorati di Montefalcone del Sannio

Molise

The Great Lake, also known as 'Lover’s Lake', is a small natural lake located in Macchia del Lago. It is not only a natural resource of great value but also an ideal place of recreation for fishermen and for those who want to organise picnics and festivals in the large equipped area.

Lakes and rivers

Villages and old cities

Laghetto Monteverde di Vinchaturo

Molise

In the municipality of Vinchiaturo, in Carbone, there is a small mountain lake in the middle of a vast coniferous forest. The entire woodland area was redeveloped a few years ago and in 2012 a cooperative society was set up, and a restaurant was opened in a renovated farmhouse.

Lakes and rivers

Protected natural areas

Chiesa Ortodossa di San Martino

Puglia

St. Martin’s Church is one of Medieval Trani’s first religious buildings. Today it is the epitome of dialogue between religions and is now an Orthodox Church.

Religious sites

Concattedrale Maria SS Assunta

Puglia

The co-cathedral of Maria Santissima Assunta of Bitonto is the most complex expression of Apulian Romanesque style, with the fine magnificence of its shapes and details.

Religious sites

Ponte 21 archi

Puglia

Quiet and majestic, the 21-Arch Bridge in Spinazzola offers an unprecedented view of Alta Murgia, and is surrounded by a precious natural environment.

Architecture

Chiesa di Santa Maria La Veterana

Puglia

The church of Santa Maria La Veterana of Bitetto is a wonderful place of worship dating back to the Early Middle Ages. Inside there is a lot of art, including a series of frescoes of the Giotto school.

Religious sites

Culture and Art

Santuario Rupestre dello Spirito Santo

Puglia

The Rupestrian Sanctuary of the Holy Spirit is an underground church dated between the 12th and 13th centuries. It stands on the side of an ancient riverbed, Lama Don Angelo, to the south-west of the town of Monopoli.

Religious sites

Teatro Cittadino

Puglia

The Teatro Cittadino of Noicattaro was founded t in the early 19th century. Because of its size it is considered the smallest Italian-style theater in the world.

Culture and Art

Architecture

Museo Archeologico di Oria e dei Messapi

Puglia

The Archaeological Museum of Oria and the Messapians recounts, through its rich collection of artefacts, the details of the Messapian civilisation, which left indelible marks in the cultural history of Salento.

Culture and Art

History and tradition

Torre Matta e Sotterranei del Castello Aragonese

Puglia

The large military complex comprising the Torre Matta and the basements of Otranto Castle is one of the most impressive defence systems in the entire region.

Architecture