Gargano

Geographical location

The Gargano is a northern promontory in Apulia on the east coast of Italy. He is also known as the spur of the Italian boot. The area is about 2015 km ² and extends along the Adriatic Sea. In the administration of the province of Foggia Gargano is assigned, which is located in the Puglia region. Two freshwater lakes, Lago di Lesina and Varano Lake, are part of the very scenic area. The Gargano National Park, with the Foresta Umbra, offers visitors an interesting insight into the life of wild animals. The Gargano became famous lately by the monk Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo the specially a church was built. The place is now a place of pilgrimage, a pilgrimage to the large numbers of supporters of the Catholic Church who believe in miracles accomplished by him.

Since the early Middle Ages, the village of Monte Sant'Angelo as a center of attraction for many pilgrims, including emperors, popes, Crusaders and numerous Saints ( and Others Francis of Assisi ) up to the present day ( inter alia, Pope John Paul II ) a special jewel on Monte Gargano Michael represents the cave there ( UNESCO World heritage) represents the oldest Michael sanctuary of the West and can still impress their visitors deep.

Flora and fauna of the Peninsula since 1995, protects the Gargano National Park. His heart is a forest, called the Foresta Umbra. There thrive alongside beech, oak and maple and 60 percent of European orchids. In cages the last 100 bucks Garganic be saved from extinction, the park is home to countless wildlife.

The Isole Tremiti, consisting of three coastal barrier islands to the combined area of ​​3 km ², are also attributed to the Gargano.

Communities

Lake Lesina Lesina, Apulia
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