Things to do in  San Giovanni Rotondo

One of the top pilgrimage destinations in Italy, the town of San Giovanni Rotondo was home to Padre Pio—a priest canonized in 2002. Faithful followers from around the world flock to the town to honor its most famous resident, paying homage in the Sanctuary of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina and Santa Maria delle Grazie, where the saint is buried. A visit here is particularly significant for Roman Catholics, and visitor numbers peak near his feast day in late September.