History

The Old Town

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Vieste’s old town, also known as “old Vieste” is an area overhanging the sea, which includes “Pizzomunno” beach, Marina Piccola and the evocative Punta San Francesco.

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Chianca Amara

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Chianca amara, located nearby Vieste’s cathedral, is a piece stone taken as symbol of human cruelty. Between July 18th and July 21st 1554, the bloodthirsty Turkish pirate…

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Svevo Castle

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Svevo Castle is situated on a cliff overhanging the sea upon Scialara beach (also known as Pizzomunno or Castle beach). As military base, the castle is only open during few events.

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The cathedral

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The cathedral is set in the upper area of the medieval town, not far from Svevo Castle. It has been built around the second half of XI century.

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The Lighthouse

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The lighthouse of Vieste is visible from almost all sides of the city and stands on Santa Eufemia island, between the one harbor extremity Punta Santa Croce…

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Archeological Museum

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The municipal archeological museum “Michele Petrone” has been opened on June 27th 2019. It is located in the old Capuchin Monastery…

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The “Trabucchi”

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Trabucchi are ancient fishing tools. They are entirely wooden made and are very common on the whole coast of Vieste.

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Punta San Francesco

While visiting Vieste you’ll surely notice Punta San Francesco, a small peninsula located in the medieval area of the city.

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Sanctuary of Holy Mary of Merino

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The sanctuary of the holy Mary of Merino is situated 7 km north of Vieste. It represents a point of reference for all the devoted people of the city.

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Necropolis “La salata”

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The necropolis “la salata” represents the biggest Gargano burial ground. It is located within walking distance from Scialmarino beach.

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