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The Archaeological Park of Siponto and the Tresoldi's artwork







This Archaeological Park tells the weightiness that the ancient Siponto achieved during the Roman era.



The ruins of the Early Christian Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore remind us of the importance of this diocese for the Region. Its architecture with three naves, the central apsis, and the mosaic floor proves the magnificence of this Basilica.



Today on these ruins we find the huge Edoardo Tresoldi’s artwork “Where art rebuild the time”.



Tresoldi indeed rebuilt the Basilica of Siponto in 2016, with 4.500 meters of the metal net in a huge architecture 14 meters high and 7 tons weight.



This artwork gave to Siponto the glory it had in ancient times. Nowadays it is an important art and cultural site in addition to the religious relevance the site already had.

























The Romanesque Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore







Moreover, beside Tresoldi’s artwork, there’s the younger Basilica built between the XI and XII century. The Church is absolutely one of the main cornerstones of the Apulian Romanesque Architecture.



It is a simple cube with a dome on the top and a crypt below with an external entrance that overlooks the new metal Basilica.



Part of the Romanesque Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore was built using the remain materials of the ancient Siponto: columns, capitals, and decorations.



The front facade is beautiful and very typical with its fine archway supported by two columns laying down on two zoomorphic figures.



The same stylistic approach was used to build and renew the inside of the Church, which is absolutely fascinating.

















Nearby Siponto







The Archaeological Park of Siponto is three km far from Manfredonia, which is the closest relevant town to this site. But, consider that also Foggia, the biggest city of Northern Puglia, is quite close to it and offers a lot in terms of art, culture, and natural experiences.



Furthermore, nearby the Basilica is located the Salt Mine of Margherita di Savoia. It’s one of the most relevant Salt Mines of Italy and also a charming place with its pink water, white hills, and the beautiful flamingos.



The day we visited Siponto, we also visited the Salt Mine and had the luck to watch an attractive sunset reflected on the mine water.







It was stunning!



These are two incredible sites for photography lovers as we are!



If you’re looking for unconventional places to shoot, Siponto and the Salt Mine always give cool opportunities.



Concluding, if you want to reach and visit the Archaeological Park of Siponto, have a look at the proper area below where you find more info and the contact of Management Authority.



Ehi... don't forget to check the forecast before coming!






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Not so far from the spur of Italy’s boot, in the middle of the Adriatic Sea, five little islands will capture your heart with their history, incredible landscapes, and beaches.








The tiny archipelago of the Tremiti Islands is part of the Gargano National Park (Northern Puglia, Italy), a pristine promontory that also includes the Foresta Umbra and the protected area of the Lakes Lesina and Varano.



This site is an important tourist attraction nowadays due to the clear and turquoise sea waters and its lush vegetation.



They look like an exotic destination, but they’re just 22 km far from mainland Puglia, easily reachable by boat.







The only Italian archipelago of the Adriatic Sea







This archipelago is composed of five little islands: San Domino, San Nicola, Capraia, Cretaccio and Pianosa. 



The islands were used as a penal colony since the Iron Age passing by Romans with Emperor Augustus who had exiled his granddaughter, Julia the Younger, to the Tremiti on charges of adultery, until the Fascist Regime when Mussolini had hundreds of homosexuals deported to the internment camp of San Domino, fortunately, closed after one year in 1939.

















































San Domino and San Nicola part of Tremiti paradise







San Domino Island, surrounded by Aleppo pines woods, is the biggest one and the most developed, talking about tourism, with its facilities, services, and the only sandy beach of the archipelago. 



It is worth have a boat tour around the island to visit its amazing caves: “Grotta delle Viole”, “Grotta delle Rondinelle" and “Grotta del Bue Marino”.



When the ferry docks at the harbor, the impressive San Nicola Island is there on the right with its fortified Abbey of Santa Maria a Mare, built by Benedictine monks in the 9th century. 



This is the administrative center of the Tremiti Islands and is where the citizens reside.



This island takes the name from the monk Nicolò who’s buried here. 







The fascinating legend says that every time someone tried to move his body off the island, a violent storm would break out, preventing navigation around the island.







Capraia, Cretaccio and Pianosa, three deserted Tremiti Islands







Capraia or Capperaia is uninhabited and covered by several kinds of herbs and flowers, including the caper bushes, that’s why this cute name.



Cretaccio is a large block of clay and it looks like a natural bridge to connect the main islands: San Domino and San Nicola.



Pianosa is a flat rock just 15 meters high and 20 km far away from the Archipelago, but still part of that.































The magic of islands







Generally, the islands all over the world are ever surrounded by a magical aura. Often they hide legends full of charm, and they’re a mix of quiet and fear.



If I have to describe the Tremiti Islands with three words, I'd say: turquoise, relax, and mystery.



These actually are three of the many feelings to get when you spend some of your time at the Tremiti.



Turquoise is the color of the water you’ll swim in when you’ll dive from the boat during your fantastic tour around the archipelago.



Relax is what you’re going to get from the silence of the Island and walking through the woods of San Domino.



The mystery is the feeling you’ll get strolling around the Abbey of Santa Maria a Mare at the San Nicola Island.



No coincidence if artists choose places like these as their residences to get away from the chaos and worldliness.



The Tremiti Islands indeed were chosen by Lucio Dalla a very famous Italian singer and songwriter, who built his house in front of the sea surrounded by the wood of San Domino.































How to get to the Tremiti Islands







The most common way to get to the Tremiti Islands is by ferry from the ports of Vasto, Ortona, Termoli, Vieste, and Rodi Garganico. 



We took the ferry from Vieste to the Islands and the journey took 2 hours, then we had a boat tour with Tonino all around the archipelago.



If you want a faster way to get there, Alidaunia offers flights from Foggia and Vieste to the San domino Heliport, but of course, they're more expensive.



Cars are not allowed on the islands, so you have to leave your car at one of those ports.



While, if you’re traveling by train Termoli seems to be the easiest stop as there is a direct bus just outside the station that goes to the ferry.



























There’re many companies in charge of the boat and guided tours on the Tremiti Islands, but consider contacting the tourist information point of Vieste by filling in the form below. 



Once there the last September, we made a video blog with several embarrassing moments, watch it right here. ??









https://youtu.be/-jlzrqTF1_E








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The Archaeological Park of Siponto and the Tresoldi's artwork







This Archaeological Park tells the weightiness that the ancient Siponto achieved during the Roman era.



The ruins of the Early Christian Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore remind us of the importance of this diocese for the Region. Its architecture with three naves, the central apsis, and the mosaic floor proves the magnificence of this Basilica.



Today on these ruins we find the huge Edoardo Tresoldi’s artwork “Where art rebuild the time”.



Tresoldi indeed rebuilt the Basilica of Siponto in 2016, with 4.500 meters of the metal net in a huge architecture 14 meters high and 7 tons weight.



This artwork gave to Siponto the glory it had in ancient times. Nowadays it is an important art and cultural site in addition to the religious relevance the site already had.

























The Romanesque Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore







Moreover, beside Tresoldi’s artwork, there’s the younger Basilica built between the XI and XII century. The Church is absolutely one of the main cornerstones of the Apulian Romanesque Architecture.



It is a simple cube with a dome on the top and a crypt below with an external entrance that overlooks the new metal Basilica.



Part of the Romanesque Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore was built using the remain materials of the ancient Siponto: columns, capitals, and decorations.



The front facade is beautiful and very typical with its fine archway supported by two columns laying down on two zoomorphic figures.



The same stylistic approach was used to build and renew the inside of the Church, which is absolutely fascinating.

















Nearby Siponto







The Archaeological Park of Siponto is three km far from Manfredonia, which is the closest relevant town to this site. But, consider that also Foggia, the biggest city of Northern Puglia, is quite close to it and offers a lot in terms of art, culture, and natural experiences.



Furthermore, nearby the Basilica is located the Salt Mine of Margherita di Savoia. It’s one of the most relevant Salt Mines of Italy and also a charming place with its pink water, white hills, and the beautiful flamingos.



The day we visited Siponto, we also visited the Salt Mine and had the luck to watch an attractive sunset reflected on the mine water.







It was stunning!



These are two incredible sites for photography lovers as we are!



If you’re looking for unconventional places to shoot, Siponto and the Salt Mine always give cool opportunities.



Concluding, if you want to reach and visit the Archaeological Park of Siponto, have a look at the proper area below where you find more info and the contact of Management Authority.



Ehi... don't forget to check the forecast before coming!






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