Father Pio's Shrine from Bari (Apulia)

Bari represents the starting point but also the end of the tour, because there will be 2 hours of driving time to get in San Giovanni Rotondo, and then 2 hours to come back from San Giovanni Rotondo to your accommodation

San Giovanni Rotondo is now famous all over the world as the native city of St. Pio (meaning Pius, and known in Italian as Padre Pio) of Pietrelcina, and as the city where the venerated monk worked his miracles. Pio was beatified in 2002, and it was he who founded the Sanctuary adjacent to the ancient Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Next to the Convent a second, larger Sanctuary (designed by noted architect Renzo Piano) was inaugurated on July 1, 2004.

**Saint Pio of Pietrelcina Church** is a modern sanctuary in San Giovanni Rotondo, designed by the renowned architect Renzo Piano. Inaugurated in 2004, it welcomes thousands of pilgrims each year and houses the remains of Saint Padre Pio. Its striking architecture and peaceful atmosphere make it one of Italy's most important pilgrimage sites.

**Padre Pio's Cell** is the simple room where Saint Padre Pio lived and prayed for many years. Preserved with its original furnishings, it reflects his humble lifestyle, deep faith, and dedication to prayer. Today, it is a place of pilgrimage where visitors can experience a tangible connection to his life and spiritual legacy.

**The Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie** in San Giovanni Rotondo is the historic monastery where Saint Padre Pio lived for most of his religious life. Built in the 16th century, it became a renowned place of prayer, spirituality, and pilgrimage. Today, visitors from around the world come to discover its rich history and peaceful atmosphere.