Manfredonia

Manfredonia is a coastal city in Foggia, a province in the Italian region of Apulia. It's home to some 60,000 people and a few worthy historic attractions, including a medieval castle and the 16th century Manfredonia Cathedral. == Understand == == Get in == The town is just over 40 km from Foggia, from where you should take the SS89 to Manfredonia. Near Foggia, the road connects to the A14 highway. There's a rail connection to Foggia as well, stopping at some smaller stations (Frattarolo, Candelaro and Amendola) along the way. == Get around == == See == 1 Abbey of San Leonardo di Siponto (San Leonardo in Lama Volara). The Abbey was founded in the early 12th century by the Canons Regular of St. Augustine, it served as a spiritual refuge for pilgrims journeying to the Sanctuary of Monte Sant’Angelo and for crusaders en route to the Holy Land. In 1261, the abbey became a key base for the Teutonic Knights in Apulia, who remained until the late 15th century. The church features a three-nave layout and is renowned for its intricately carved Romanesque portal, adorned with vegetal motifs and a 13th-century baldachin. A unique astronomical phenomenon occurs annually on June 21st, the summer solstice, when a beam of sunlight passes through a specially designed opening, projecting a rose-shaped light pattern onto the floor—a spectacle known as cattura del sole ("capture of the sun"). (updated Jul 2025) == Do == == Buy == == Eat == == Drink == == Sleep == == Connect == == Go next ==