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Historic Churches & Sacred Sites

Vieste’s spiritual heritage is preserved through a network of historic churches and rural sanctuaries. This collection features the Chiesa di San Francesco, situated on a dramatic rocky outcrop overlooking the Adriatic, and the Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Merino, which sits atop an archaeological site containing Roman villa ruins. These sites represent various eras of Apulian religious architecture and remain central to local traditions, including the town's significant annual pilgrimages and seasonal festivals.