Father Pio's Shrine from Bari (Apulia)

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Itinerary

1. Bari represents the starting point but also the end of the tour, because there will be 2 hours of driving time to get in San Giovanni Rotondo, and then 2 hours to come back from San Giovanni Rotondo to your accommodation

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2. San Giovanni Rotondo is now famous all over the world as the native city of St. Pio (meaning Pius, and known in Italian as Padre Pio) of Pietrelcina, and as the city where the venerated monk worked his miracles. Pio was beatified in 2002, and it was he who founded the Sanctuary adjacent to the ancient Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Next to the Convent a second, larger Sanctuary (designed by noted architect Renzo Piano) was inaugurated on July 1, 2004.

   4 hAdmission included

3. **Saint Pio of Pietrelcina Church** is a modern sanctuary in San Giovanni Rotondo, designed by the renowned architect Renzo Piano. Inaugurated in 2004, it welcomes thousands of pilgrims each year and houses the remains of Saint Padre Pio. Its striking architecture and peaceful atmosphere make it one of Italy's most important pilgrimage sites.

   1 hAdmission included

4. **Padre Pio's Cell** is the simple room where Saint Padre Pio lived and prayed for many years. Preserved with its original furnishings, it reflects his humble lifestyle, deep faith, and dedication to prayer. Today, it is a place of pilgrimage where visitors can experience a tangible connection to his life and spiritual legacy.

   1 hAdmission included

5. **The Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie** in San Giovanni Rotondo is the historic monastery where Saint Padre Pio lived for most of his religious life. Built in the 16th century, it became a renowned place of prayer, spirituality, and pilgrimage. Today, visitors from around the world come to discover its rich history and peaceful atmosphere.

   1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Bari

• Its from-price is 529% above the median of the 106 day trips we list in Bari.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 53 of 106.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Bari

Bari is the port city of Puglia on the Adriatic, with a maze-like old town, a medieval basilica holding the relics of St Nicholas and a long seafront.

Bari's old town, Bari Vecchia, is a tangle of white lanes and tiny squares on a peninsula pointing into the Adriatic, and many of its streets feel more like shared courtyards. The Basilica of San Nicola, begun in 1087 to house the relics of St Nicholas, draws both Catholic and Orthodox pilgrims, and the cathedral and the Swabian castle stand close by.

Top-ranked sights in Bari: Swabian Castle (Castello Svevo), Trulli of Alberobello World Heritage Site (Trulli di Alberobello), Piazza del Ferrarese.

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