Basilica of Siponto
Next to a Romanesque church, the outline of a vanished early Christian basilica, rebuilt full size in wire mesh.
The story
Only the foundations remained of the early Christian basilica of Siponto. In 2016 the artist Edoardo Tresoldi redrew it in space with kilometres of wire mesh: transparent naves, columns, arches and apse through which you see the sky. It is a rare case of contemporary art telling the story of an ancient monument without touching it.
Why go
A work unique in the world, spectacular at sunset and in the evening under the lights, at the gateway to the Gargano.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Siponto station, 600 m away (about 10 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Manfredonia Ovest station, 900 m away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Bari Airport (BRI), about 90 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 200 m away.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from April to June and from September to November, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From July to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is November (about 79 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 5 to 13 °C | 13° 5° | 55 |
| Feb | from 6 to 14 °C | 14° 6° | 45 |
| Mar | from 7 to 15 °C | 15° 7° | 51 |
| Apr | from 10 to 19 °C | 19° 10° | 36 |
| May | from 14 to 23 °C | 23° 14° | 53 |
| Jun | from 20 to 29 °C | 29° 20° | 35 |
| Jul | from 23 to 33 °C | 33° 23° | 29 |
| Aug | from 23 to 32 °C | 32° 23° | 36 |
| Sep | from 19 to 28 °C | 28° 19° | 57 |
| Oct | from 15 to 24 °C | 24° 15° | 56 |
| Nov | from 10 to 19 °C | 19° 10° | 79 |
| Dec | from 7 to 15 °C | 15° 7° | 38 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 14 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
On foot and on the water, nearby
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