San Giovanni Rotondo - The City - History - Traditions (4)
San Giovanni Rotondo is situated at a height of 557 meters above sea level and is located between Monte Calvo, Monte Castellana and Black, the Gargano.
The religious tradition of San Giovanni Rotondo also takes in some of the festivals and rituals of citizens, as the habit of Our Lady, which takes place in the downtown streets on the evening of August 15. Another important feast is that of Santa Maria delle Grazie, which occurs on days 8-9-10 September.
History: The town of San Giovanni Rotondo was founded in 1095 on the ruins of an existing village of the fourth century BC, this village are the visible signs, as some of the tombs and a circular baptistery (the epithet "Round" is derived from this) which was once for the worship of Janus-faced God, and was later dedicated to Saint John the Baptist.
The Orecchiette: The Orecchiette are a type of pasta typical of the Puglia region, whose shape is approximately that of small ears, hence its name. Tarantino is still in use in the synonym "chiancarelle" or recchted. Their size is about 3 / 4 of a thumb, and are like...
Useful Climate News: San Giovanni Rotondo to its geographical location, being situated at a height of 557 meters above sea level, located between Monte Calvo, Monte Nero and Monte Castellana, its climate is cold winters and hot summer In winter the whole area is swept by a cold wind of Bora.
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