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This highlight contains three churches: The Tomba di Rotari (left), a building from the 11th and later centuries with several architectural and artistic-historical features. To the right of the portal is the apse of the 12th-century parish church of San Pietro, which collapsed in the 19th century. Next to it, in close proximity, is the 12th-century church of Santa Maria Maggiore. Source: https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Sant%E2%80%99Angelo Santa Maria Maggiore is a church in the Apulian town of Monte Sant'Angelo. It dates primarily from the second half of the 12th century and is part of a complex with two other buildings whose connection is unclear. It is known for its façade and the relief above the portal. The church's interior is basilica-style, meaning it has three naves with a raised central nave. Characteristic of the early Gothic alterations are the pointed arcades and transverse arches of the side aisles. These are supported by pillars preceded by half-columns and pilasters. The church has only three bays, and in relation to its relatively short length, the side aisles and nave are very high. In the third bay, facing the semi-hexagonal choir, the nave is vaulted by a small dome with small round-arch windows; otherwise, the nave is covered by a barrel vault with small lunettes. Source and further information: https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_Maggiore_(Monte_Sant’Angelo)

The boat trip to the sea caves from Vieste was 🤗. https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2271772213

San Michele – the main church of Monte Sant'Angelo – is a grotto church, a church type particularly favored by the Normans in their newly conquered territories. All that can be seen at the top of the mountain is the church's octagonal bell tower (1273/74) and the two-part entrance hall (1395). The church itself is located inside the mountain. San Michele is a pilgrimage church dedicated to the Archangel Michael. Source: https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Sant%E2%80%99Angelo

The Basilica of San Michele Arcangelo, included in the UNESCO heritage, represents one of the most important places of Michaelic worship in Italy. The apparitions of the Archangel in the 5th century AD have given rise to pilgrimages to the cave, consecrated by the celestial Archangel himself, since the Middle Ages.

1 of the 7 sanctuaries of San Michele that are part of the Sacred Line of San Michele

One of the many splendid views of the Vieste-Mattinata coastal road. Just past the Mattei seafront, the road climbs and takes you to this panoramic point, right above the bat cave, from which you can see Vieste in all its splendor, including Punta di San Francesco and the entire seafront

Not yet restored, it retains all its old-world charm.

Absolutely to be visited. An old church created in the cave: you can feel the spirituality (if avoid the crowd, of course...). Great place!