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Things to see in Foggia (Italy): 18 places and when to go
Foggia is a city in Italy with around 155,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly Temples (9), History (7), Hiking (2). The best known are Paglicci Cave, Lucera Castle and Foggia Cathedral. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 41.4605, 15.56
- Population
- About 155,000
- Places
- 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- NAP Napoli, 124 km as the crow flies
What to see in Foggia
The places in and around Foggia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Paglicci CavePaleolithic site in Italy22 km
- Lucera CastleBuilding in Lucera, Italy21 km
- Foggia CathedralCathedral1.4 km
- Ascoli Satriano CathedralBuilding in Ascoli Satriano, Italy28 km
- Sanctuary of Saint Pio of PietrelcinaChurch in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy30 km
- Abbey of San Leonardo di SipontoChurch26 km
- San Francesco Antonio FasaniChurch building in Lucera, Italy20 km
- Cerrato CellarsAn underground archaeological monument of Bovino, in the province of Foggia in Apulia (Italy)30 km
- Roman villa of FaragolaArchaeological site in Ascoli Satriano, Italy26 km
- Roman amphitheatre of LuceraRoman amphitheatre in Lucera, Italy19 km
- Chiesa delle CrociChurch building in Foggia, Italy1.8 km
- Passo di Corvo archaeologic park5th millennium BC neolithic site in Foggia11 km
- Chiesa Madonna del CarmineChurch building in Foggia, Italy24 km
- Santuario di San Matteo apostoloTemples29 km
- Con le ali ai piedi - 24Hiking29 km
- Con le ali ai piedi - 24varHiking30 km
- Grand Hotel Vigna NocelliNature12 km
- Santa Maria del GranoTemples13 km
When to go to Foggia
The best time to visit Foggia is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:19
- FebPossible10:24
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:07
- MayBest time14:20
- JunBest time14:59
- JulPossible14:43
- AugPossible13:40
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:37
- DecPossible9:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. In April, 18 of the 18 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Foggia
The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP, Napoli), 124 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- San Severo7 places29 km
- Zapponeta12 places33 km
- Monte Sant'Angelo15 places43 km
- Lesina Marina5 places54 km
- Castel del Monte14 places55 km
- Monticchio Bagni9 places57 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Foggia?
The best known: Paglicci Cave, Lucera Castle, Foggia Cathedral, Ascoli Satriano Cathedral, Sanctuary of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina. In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Foggia?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01.
How do you get to Foggia?
The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), 124 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Foggia as the destination and these 18 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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