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Monte Calvo (Gargano)
Gargano () is a historical and geographical sub-region in the province of Foggia, Apulia, southeast Italy, consisting of a wide isolated mountain massif made of highland and several peaks and forming the backbone of a promontory projecting into the Adriatic Sea, the "spur" on the Italian "boot". Monte Calvo The high point is Monte Calvo at . Most of the upland area, about , is part of the Gargano National Park, founded in 1991. The Gargano peninsula is partly covered by the remains of an ancient forest, 'Foresta Umbra, the only remaining part in Italy of the ancient oak and beech forest that once covered much of Central Europe as well as the Apennine deciduous montane forests ecoregion. The Latin poet Horace spoke of the oaks of ''Garganus'' in ''Ode'' II, ix. In this region since 1978 a feud has been fought between the clans of the Società foggiana. Tourism The coast of Gargano houses numerous beaches and tourist facilities, including resorts such as Vieste, Peschici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peschici
Peschici (; ) is a town and (municipality) in the province of Foggia in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. Famous for its seaside resorts, its territory belongs to the Gargano National Park and to the Gargano Mountain Community. Geography Peschici is situated on the north-eastern coast of Gargano promontory, east of San Menaio, from Rodi Garganico, and west of Vieste. The town sits over a karst spur facing the sea, with a height of more than ; the territory features a number of coastal watch towers. Flora includes sectors of Mediterranean shrubland and, in the inner areas, Aleppo pines. north east of the town Peschici, is the Croatian Island of Palagruža. The lexicographer Giacomo Micaglia was born in Peschici. See also * Apulia * Gargano * Capitanata * Tavoliere delle Puglie 300px, The Tavoliere seen from the Gargano promontory. The (; ) is a plain in northern Apulia, southern Italy, occupying nearly a half of the Capitanata traditional region. It covers a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rignano Garganico
Rignano Garganico is a town and ''comune'' of the province of Foggia in the Apulia region of southern Italy. Geography Apricena, Foggia, San Marco in Lamis, San Severo and San Giovanni Rotondo San Giovanni Rotondo is the name of a town and ''comune'' in the province of Foggia and region of Apulia, in southern Italy. San Giovanni Rotondo was the home of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina from 28 July 1916 until his death on 23 September 1968. T ... are neighbouring towns. In 2017, migrants were removed from a refugee camp setup in Rignano Garganico. Main sights * Paglicci Cave and the annexed museum References Cities and towns in Apulia {{Puglia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
