# Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo, Italy: what it is and when to go

> Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo is a Catholic sanctuary dedicated to the Archangel St. Michael in Italy (Monte Sant'Angelo). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/santuario-di-san-michele-arcangelo/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Catholic sanctuary dedicated to the Archangel St. Michael · History, Temples
- **Where:** Italy · Via Reale Basilica 127, 71037, Monte Sant'Angelo
- **Best time:** March to June and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** NAP Napoli, 167 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Jul-Sep Mo-Sa 07:30-20:00; Jul-Sep Su,PH 07:00-20:00; Apr-Jun,Oct Mo-Sa 07:30-12:30,14:30-19:00; Apr-Jun,Oct Su,PH 07:00-13:00,14:30-20:00; Nov-Mar Mo-Sa 07:30-12:30,14:30-18:00; Nov-Mar Su,PH 07:00-13:00,14:30-19:00
- **Website:** [santuariosanmichele.it](http://www.santuariosanmichele.it/)
- **Protection:** UNESCO World Heritage Site
- **Coordinates:** 41.70817, 15.95484

## What it is and where

Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo is a Catholic sanctuary dedicated to the Archangel St. Michael in Italy (Monte Sant'Angelo). It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Monte Sant'Angelo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-sant-angelo/), where this site lists 15 more places to see, 5 m from the centre.

Its coordinates are 41.70817, 15.95484; the nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP, Napoli), 167 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.708166%2C15.954836)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.708166%2C15.954836)

- **Protection:** UNESCO World Heritage Site

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/) and [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/espiritual/) places in Italy. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo is **March to June and September to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 18 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 23 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 40 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 08 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 21 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 01 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 44 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 41 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 51 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 36 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 59 |

In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
| Temples | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Italy

To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Italy checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Monte Sant'Angelo Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-normanno-svevo-angioino-aragonese/): Building in Monte Sant'Angelo, Italy · 173 m
- [Lido Macchia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/lido-macchia/): Beaches · 6.0 km
- [Con le ali ai piedi - 26](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/con-le-ali-ai-piedi-26/): Hiking · 6.0 km
- [Monte Spigno](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-spigno/): Mountain in Italy · 7.2 km
- [Mount Saraceno](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-saraceno/): Mountain in Italy · 8.1 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/).

## More in Italy: History

- [Vatican City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/ciudad-del-vaticano/): Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy
- [Venice](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/venecia-2/): capital city of Veneto, Italy
- [Florence](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/florencia-2/): Italian city and commune, located in Tuscany
- [Naples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/napoles-2/): capital city of Campania, Italy
- [Colosseum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/coliseo/): ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy
- [St. Peter's Basilica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-de-san-pedro/): church in Vatican City

Every Italy place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo?

It is a Catholic sanctuary dedicated to the Archangel St. Michael in Italy. It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo?

March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59.

### How do you get to Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo?

The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), 167 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.708166%2C15.954836) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Monte Sant'Angelo Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-normanno-svevo-angioino-aragonese/), [Lido Macchia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/lido-macchia/), [Con le ali ai piedi - 26](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/con-le-ali-ai-piedi-26/). The rest is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/92402804), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1448870), CC0. More about Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo on [Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santuario_di_San_Michele_Arcangelo). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).