Attractions and Places To See around Casalvecchio Di Puglia - Top 8

"Lord Jesus, eternal Word of the Father, you have become silence for us. And in the silence that leads us to your tomb, there is one more word we want to say to you, as we reflect on the Way of the Cross we have walked with you: Thank you! Thank you, Lord Jesus, for the gentleness that brings down arrogance. Thank you for the courage with which you took up the cross. Thank you for the peace that flows from your wounds. Thank you for giving your holy Mother to us as our Mother. Thank you for the love you showed in the face of betrayal. Thank you for turning tears into smiles. Thank you for loving everyone without excluding anyone. Thank you for the hope you pour out in the hour of trial. Thank you for the mercy that heals misery. Thank you for laying down everything to be rich for us." to make. Thank you for transforming the cross into a tree of life. Thank you for the forgiveness you offered your murderers. Thank you for conquering death. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for the light you kindled in our nights, for reconciling every division and thus making us all brothers and sisters, children of the same Father in heaven. (Stations of the Cross Prayer with the Holy Father, Pope Francis, Good Friday 2023 in the Roman Colosseum)

Castelfiorentino is the current name, Torre Fiorentina is the name of the site on which the remains of the small medieval city are located.

Castelnuovo della Daunia is a municipality located on the slopes of the Subappennino Dauno, at an altitude of 600 m. It has ancient origins, linked to the presence of Slavic and Greek populations and retains a characteristic historic center, with the mother church dedicated to San Michele Arcangelo.

San Marco La Catola is a small medieval village in the province of Foggia. The path of the Sentiero Italia passes through here. The inhabited center develops around an ancient 14th century ducal palace, which is called the "castle".

on the top of a hill between San Severo and Castelnuovo della Daunia the remains of a Frederician fortress, where on the day of Santra Lucia in 1250 Federico II of Swabia, taken ill, dictated his last dispositions and died. A place of extraordinary energy, constantly flown over by the flight of birds of prey as if to build a sacred place. It deserves more protection though.

For years it has been possible to participate on Good Friday in the procession of the Via Crucis, until reaching the Madonnina Torre Pagliara Vecchia worship area. Along the way the XIV stations indicated by the wooden crosses.

Castel Dragonara or Castello di Dragonara is the ancient testimony of the fortified village of Dragonara in the Fortore Valley. This ancient manor is the last testimony of the Byzantine-Norman-Swabian fortress destroyed in 1255 by the papal troops engaged in the war against Manfredi, son of Frederick II, emperor very close to the Capitanata. It is possible to visit, in the area, other cultural sites dating back to the historical period of the 12th century which are particularly active, marking the transition from simple farmers to a society (provided it is medieval) with rules, organized and predominant in the surrounding area.

Castel Dragonara or Dragonara Castle is the ancient testimony of the fortified village of Dragonara in the Fortore Valley. This ancient manor is the last testimony of the Byzantine-Norman-Swabian fortress destroyed in 1255 by the papal troops engaged in the war against Manfredi, son of Frederick II, emperor very close to the Capitanata. It is possible to visit, in the area, other cultural sites dating back to the historical period of the 12th century which are particularly active, marking the transition from simple farmers to a society (provided it is medieval) with rules, organized and predominant in the surrounding area.