I loved it here, being in prayer almost for a week, the staff knew me very well, even the priests and nuns (: It was an honor to worship and see the different Mass of languages, only wish they had English Mass though, it’s very rare. Other than that, be aware …it’s best to go early morning, when they open or when they are about to close. It can get very crowded, especially the weekends. St. Micheal archangel favorite color is RED! Don’t forget to buy a chaplet and pray on the other part where he appeared. Stay blessed - Esme from America 📿✝️🫂

8/29/2025: I am on Jubilee Pilgrimage with 37 of my fellow pilgrims. Today I saw an image... Who do you see? What I can clearly see is the rock image of 🙏 St. Padre Pio depicted on the masonry wall looking down at the entrance way of the original St. Michael the Archangel Church. I can see his eyes, eyebrows, nose, mouth, and his beard. The caretaker for 30-years never saw this image until today. I wanted to share this image to everyone in the world... God bless us all!

Definitely a must- visit sacred place. It was too crowded due to the Feast and the Jubilarian Year. Yep! Not May 8th but Sept 29th. Prepare to descend and return in stairs.

Beautiful place. There were too many tourists. I would have liked some quiet to pray, but a guide was giving a lecture to a group of tourists in the grotto. I think that was inappropriate. There should be no talking in that area. I waited 45 minutes for them to leave and it was better when they had left. I feel there should be more respect in holy places. Definitely a good place to go. Not open early for prayer - opened at 8:30 a.m. We participated in the procession through the town for the feast of Corpus Cristi.

Really beautiful and unique place to visit. You can feel good energy! Perfectly kept with a lot of descriptions to prepare your visit and create your time for meditating and praying. If you enter the grotto you’ll also receive a plenary and perpetual indulgence. The only small minus is the closing time for lunch break. I’ve visited many sanctuaries and monasteries and did a lot of pilgrimages and I’ve never seen something like that in a sacred place. Especially, as this is a destination is for pilgrims!! Be sure to organize your trip accordingly and do not arrive during the break to ensure to have the time to visit the entire complex (museums also close for lunch break!!!)

So far yet so nearer to God in the solemn singing during holy hour

Well worth a visit, it's windy and very open. Take a jacket. Great walks near by . Good for a little drive out and some great views.

Very nice historical building. Entrance fee only €2! We really enjoyed the walk and beautiful views to the city and sea. Recommend visiting.

Very Nice Castle at the top of the city. The view is sublime. I went during the summer and it was kinda hot but it is worth visiting it if you are around the Gargano area. Do not expect a castle like Carcassonne in France or something fancy and huge.

This is a very beautiful castle to walk around and learn about its interesting history. There are also great views from many different spots around it! I recommend checking out all the random doors and going through all the little tunnels.

Castle located in a wonderful city, that attracts you with old tiny houses and churches. Colors of the city are amazing. Castle itself is not must to see, but from it you can enjoy the scenery and become a time traveler.

Great 2 euros to get in well worth it

Like many things in Italy, closed midday so we could not visit, but walked around the outside and enjoyed feeling the history

Absolutely beautiful... The underground Cathedral was breathtaking and totally impressive.... Loved it... 🤗

Half hour from Monte San Angelo amazing place 1000 years old where wind talk can be really enjoyed! The view is also worthy a visit

A beatiful and historical place

Spiritual place in an amazing environment!

Stunning but very far off

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(Translated by Google) The road there is beautiful, especially early in the morning when there are no cars yet. You may have to press the button at the gate if it's still closed. Some parts of the monastery could be better maintained. There's a vending machine with snacks and drinks. The complex itself doesn't seem harmonious throughout. (Original) Die Straße dorthin ist wunderschön, vor allem am frühen Morgen, wenn noch keine Autos fahren. Am Tor muss man vielleicht den Knopf drücken, falls es noch geschlossen ist. Manche Teile des Klosters könnten gepflegter sein. Es gibt einen Automat mit Snacks und Getränken. Die Anlage an sich wirkt nicht überall harmonisch.

(Translated by Google) An incredible place. Impressive icons. You feel a connection with the higher divine. It's best to arrive in the afternoon. We were lucky that the tour group was leaving just then. I'd love to go back. No other church in Italy has made such an impression on me. (Original) Niesamowite miejsce. Imponujące ikony. Czuje się kontakt z wyższą boskością. Najlepiej przybyć tam po południu. Miałyśmy to szczęście że wycieczka z turystami akurat wyjechała. Chciałabym tam wrócić jeszcze. Żaden kościół we Włoszech nie zrobił na mnie takiego wrażenia.

(Translated by Google) An architectural marvel whose visit alone is worth the trip to Gargano. (Original) Una meraviglia architettonica la cui visita vale da sola il viaggio sul Gargano.

(Translated by Google) A little gem (at a very modest price), a must-see for art history enthusiasts (especially medieval art). Extremely well-preserved. I recommend seeing it before leaving. Remains of a baptistery with an adjoining church. (Original) piccola perla (ad un prezzo modestissimo), imperdibile per appassionati di storia dell'arte (specie medievale). tenuta benissimo. Consiglio di vederla prima di ripartire. resti di battistero con annessa chiesa.

(Translated by Google) The history of San Giovanni in Turba is closely linked to the origin of its name. “Turba” comes from the Latin “turbare,” which means “to stir.” According to tradition, this name was given to the church because it was said to have been built on the site where John the Baptist was buried after his beheading. The term "disturb" therefore reflects the turmoil and turmoil surrounding his death and his subsequent cult. This name has been witnessed since the 10th century and has been maintained over the centuries, giving rise to the current name of the church of San Giovanni in Turba. (Original) La storia di San Giovanni in Turba è strettamente legata all'origine del suo nome. "Turba" deriva dal latino "turbare", che significa "agitare". Secondo la tradizione, questo nome è stato assegnato alla chiesa perché si dice che fosse stata costruita sul luogo in cui Giovanni Battista fu sepolto dopo la sua decapitazione. Il termine "turbare" quindi riflette il tumulto e l'agitazione che circondarono la sua morte e il suo culto successivo. Questo nome è testimoniato sin dal X secolo e si è mantenuto nel corso dei secoli, dando origine alla denominazione attuale della chiesa di San Giovanni in Turba.

(Translated by Google) Remains of the baptistery of San Giovanni also known as the Tomb of Rotari together with the church of Santa Maria Maggiore can be visited and are very suggestive. There is a minimum spend but if you like local history it's a must visit! (Original) Resti del battistero di San Giovanni detto anche Tomba di Rotari insieme alla chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore visitabili e molto suggestivi. C'è una spesa minima ma se ti piace la storia locale è da visitare!

(Translated by Google) You enter from what remains of the church of San Pietro. Attached to the nearby church of Santa Maria Maggiore, the baptistery was mistakenly considered the tomb of a Lombard king. The layout of the building is truly impressive: from a square base, the shape gradually becomes ovoid as you look up. The bas-reliefs on the capitals are interesting. (Original) Si entra da quello che rimane della chiesa di San Pietro. Annesso alla vicina chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore, il battistero è stato considerato per errore la tomba di un re longobardo. Fa davvero impressione l'impianto dell'edificio che da base quadrata, via via salendo con lo sguardo la forma diventa ovoidale. Interessanti i bassorilievi sui capitelli.

(Translated by Google) Really nice visit at the price of 1 euro per person! They gave us a board to read in Italian and English to understand the history of the monument, really nice! (Original) Visita davvero carina al prezzo di 1 euro a persona! Ci hanno consegnato un tabellone da leggere in italiano ed in inglese per capire la storia del monumento, davvero carino!

(Translated by Google) The visit costs €1 and is worth it. A medieval construction that gives an idea of ​​the great human capacity when they did not yet have the means of today. Considering that Monte Sant'Angelo was also on a mountain ... and therefore not easy to transport the products needed for construction). The baptistery is worth a visit as is the whole town. To enter (as with all museums) a green pass is required. A negative note for the custodian who makes the ticket who told us that he would have let us in even without it, "we could have forgotten the green pass in the car after all". Oh oh oh municipality of Sant'Angelo, perhaps you are missing the rules of covid ... that's why one less star. (Original) La visita costa 1 € e ne vale la pena. Una costruzione di epoca medievale che lascia l’idea della grande capacità umana quando ancora non avevano i mezzi di oggi. Considerando che monte sant’angelo era anche su una montagna … e quindi non facile il trasporto dei prodotti necessari alla costruzione). Il battistero merita come del resto merita la visita tutto il paese. Per entrare ( come per tutti i musei) è richiesto il green pass. Una nota negativa per il custode che fa il biglietto che ci ha detto che ci avrebbe fatto entrare anche senza, “potevamo dimenticare il green pass in macchina del resto”. Ahi ahi ahi comune di sant’angelo, forse vi sfuggono le regole del covid … per questo una stella in meno.

The whole city is a tourist trap :(

(Translated by Google) Like all churches, Santa Maria Maggiore in Monte Sant'Angelo was built on pre-existing structures and remodeled and modified over the centuries. There are Byzantine frescoes inside, visible more through cell phone photos than 'live'. The bas-reliefs and portals are interesting. It is near the Sanctuary and adjacent to the Baptistery of San Giovanni in Tumba. Mandatory visit, but they are places that should be enhanced and revitalized, with maintenance interventions and having greater usability of historical information (interactive panels/audio headphones). (Original) Come tutte le chiese, anche Santa Maria Maggiore a Monte Sant'Angelo é stata realizzata su preesistenze e rimaneggiata e modificata nel corso dei secoli. Sono presenti all’interno affreschi bizantini, visibili piú attraverso foto fatte dal cellulare che 'dal vivo'. Interessanti i bassorilievi ed i portali. É nei pressi del Santuario ed adiacente al Battistero di San Giovanni in tumba. Visita obbligatoria, ma sono luoghi che andrebbero valorizzati e rivitalizzati, con interventi di manutenzione ed avendo maggiore fruibilità alle info storiche (pannelli interattivi/cuffie audio).

(Translated by Google) Over the centuries, the church underwent several modifications and expansions, reflecting the evolution of the architectural style. During the Middle Ages, the church became an important place of veneration for the faithful who sought the protection and intercession of Saint Michael. Its strategic position on Monte Sant'Angelo made the church a point of reference for pilgrims heading to the Holy Land. Absolutely worth a visit even if it should be reevaluated... (Original) Nel corso dei secoli, la chiesa subì diverse modifiche e ampliamenti, riflettendo l'evoluzione dello stile architettonico. Durante il Medioevo, la chiesa divenne un importante luogo di venerazione per i fedeli che cercavano la protezione e l'intercessione di San Michele. La sua posizione strategica sul Monte Sant'Angelo rendeva la chiesa un punto di riferimento per i pellegrini diretti in Terra Santa. Merita assolutamente una visita anche se andrebbe rivalutata...

(Translated by Google) Built in the 11th century on a previous building, the interior features Byzantine frescoes. (Original) Edificata nel secolo XI su un edificio precedente, l'interno presenta affreschi bizantini.

(Translated by Google) Worth a visit (Original) Merita una visita

(Translated by Google) I forgot I was in 2021 when I walked through the church entrance. These sacred walls are so evocative, in their entirety, essentiality. Beyond the works, focus on the walls: on the main facade some scenes of pilgrims on top of boats have been graffitied. It is the sign of people coming from who knows where, probably headed towards the Holy Land. (Original) Ho dimenticato di essere nel 2021 varcando l'ingresso della chiesa. Sono così suggestive queste mura sacre, nella sua integralità, essenzialità. Oltre le opere, soffermatevi sulle pareti: sulla facciata principale sono stati graffiti alcune scene di pellegrini sopra delle imbarcazioni. È il segno di gente proveniente da chissà dove, probabilmente diretta verso la Terra Santa.

(Translated by Google) Very old and interesting. Very suggestive with the Byzantine frescoes (Original) Molto antica ed interesante. Molto suggestiva con gli affreschi bizantini