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Monteleone di Puglia, the highest municipality in the region at 842 meters above sea level, offers one of the most picturesque viewpoints in the Daunia region. The village is intimate and welcoming, with cobbled alleys, small squares, and views overlooking cultivated hills and winding ridges. Strolling through the center, you'll find fountains, arches, and panoramic views that invite you to pause for a moment.

From the Castelvetere-Lioni state road you go down a lot, and then you have to go back up. There is a fountain on the left side as soon as you arrive.

Road with little traffic, gentle climb and enchanting views.

the highest town in Puglia is not far from the province of Avellino and Campania

Wide and silent landscapes, green spaces and blue sky and lake, little traffic and peace.

Monteleone di Puglia is the highest town in the region, located at an altitude of 842 meters from where it dominates the upper Cervaro valley. From here the view extends 360 degrees towards the valley, the Dauni Mountains and Irpinia, and it is a crossing point of the Eurovelo 5 bicycle itinerary.

Artificial basin dating back to the 1970s obtained from the damming of the Ofanto river. Today the lake is part of the Lago di Conza oasis protected by the WWF.

The origin of the name of this place is debated. It seems to have been built near a cave where there was a small sanctuary dedicated to the Archangel Michael. Other interpretations refer to a cave dedicated to the goddess Minerva (Cripta Minervae).