The castle was built between 837 and 838 at the behest of the Bishop of Benevento, Orso, and was enlarged and fortified by the Normans, the Swabians, the Angevins and finally in the 15th century by the famous architect Francesco di Giorgio Martini at the request of the King of Naples .

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Monte Sant'Angelo is the most mysterious and unusual place of the Gargano. The place has an ancient history made up of religions and cultures that have been clashing and replacing each other for millennia. It shows traces of pagan, Byzantine and Catholic civilization and is considered a bridge between East and West.

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Castle from the first half of the 9th century. Built by the Bishop of Benevento, Orso I.

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1. Sentiero Scannamugliera – Iazzo Ognissanti in the Gargano National Park

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2. Monte Sant'Angelo Castle – Viewpoint on Via Belvedere loop from Monte Sant'Angelo

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3. Hiking loop from Monte Sant'Angelo

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 830 m

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Saturday 14 March

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27 %

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