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Monte Sacro Abbey in Gargano
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Monte Sacro Abbey in Gargano – A Hike to an Abandoned Monastery in Puglia

Monte Sacro, an old abbey on the hill, is an interesting spot to visit. After a short hike in Gargano National Park, you can get to a little-known place, even by many locals. The Abbey of Monte Sacro (Abbazia di Monte Sacro) stands on a hill about 847 meters high; as everywhere in Europe, at the beginning there was originally

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Pulsano Abbey - Low-rise building with multiple entrances and windows.
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Pulsano Abbey in Gargano – why you should visit this interesting place.

Pulsano Abbey in Gargano is a place that may appeal to lovers of short hikes with a historical background. If you also like medieval churches, you should definitely visit the Abbey of Our Lady of Pulsano (Abbazia di Santa Maria di Pulsano).

I know, there are thousands of churches in Italy, so why bother with this one? Especially since the

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Monte Saraceno Hike in Mattinat
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Monte Saraceno Hike in Mattinata: Necropolis, Abbey and Sea Views

You are in Mattinata, tired of lying on the beach. It sounds odd, I know, but let’s assume you’re one of those people pondering things to do in Gargano. If so, for example, you can take a short hike to Monte Saraceno. Along the way there are nice views, a Daunian necropolis, and the ruins of an abbey, where people

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