Vieste 1
Vieste is known as the ‘capital’ of the Gargano. The town, which has a population of approximately 12,000 and is on the easternmost part of the peninsula, plays host during the summer to thousands of tourists who bathe on one of the glorious beaches during the day and take a wander in the pleasant town centre at night. The Gargano that is today a tourist’s paradise was once part of an isolated area and was usually only visited by pilgrims heading towards the shrine at Monte Sant’Angelo.Explore the town further and its appeal really comes to light. The centro storico that lies on the rocky point of San Francesco is typically captivating with its charming 11th-century cathedral that was built on the site of a pre-existing church and has a series of steps leading up to its entrance.
Vieste 1
Vieste is known as the ‘capital’ of the Gargano. The town, which has a population of approximately 12,000 and is on the easternmost part of the peninsula, plays host during the summer to thousands of tourists who bathe on one of the glorious beaches during the day and take a wander in the pleasant town centre at night. The Gargano that is today a tourist’s paradise was once part of an isolated area and was usually only visited by pilgrims heading towards the shrine at Monte Sant’Angelo.Explore the town further and its appeal really comes to light. The centro storico that lies on the rocky point of San Francesco is typically captivating with its charming 11th-century cathedral that was built on the site of a pre-existing church and has a series of steps leading up to its entrance.