Castelluccio Dei Sauri: Church, Nature and Holiday Apartment

Castelluccio Dei Sauri combines local history, nature and archaeology with a regional sporting theme. The Chiesa del SS. Salvatore, the forests crossed by the Torrente Cervaro, historic sites and the Ippodromo dei Sauri give the town a variety of thematic facets.

Church and Architectural History

The present-day Chiesa del SS. Salvatore di Castelluccio dei Sauri was built at the end of the 18th century next to the former church as a larger building. The difference in size compared with the former church is part of the history behind the present building. As a cultural attraction, the Chiesa del SS. Salvatore stands alongside the forests, archaeological traces and racetrack.

Forests and Torrente Cervaro

Outside the built-up area are lush forests crossed by the Torrente Cervaro. The watercourse is part of the landscape and gives the natural area a specific, distinctive feature. The forest and watercourse form a landscape theme alongside the church and archaeology.

Early Traces in Sterparo

In the Località Sterparo, there was an important cult site in very early times. Numerous anthropomorphic grave stelae dating from the 3rd millennium BC point to this cult site. Sterparo’s very early dating is far earlier than the construction of the present-day Chiesa del SS. Salvatore. For those interested in culture, this historic site remains tied to a specific place and a specific archaeological legacy.

Herdonia and Pozzo d'Annibale

The archaeological site of Scavi Archeologici di Herdonia is located in the vicinity of Castelluccio dei Sauri. The remains of Pozzo d'Annibale are also visible in Località Lamia. Scavi Archeologici di Herdonia and Pozzo d'Annibale represent two different points of reference: an archaeological site in the surrounding area and visible remains in Località Lamia.

Racetrack as a Regional Feature

The Ippodromo dei Sauri is the only racetrack of its kind in northern Apulia. As a sports-related attraction, the racetrack stands alongside the church, forest and archaeology. This contrast creates a distinctive feature in Castelluccio Dei Sauri without blending together the town’s historical and landscape themes.

Culture and Landscape in the Surrounding Area

The wider regional surroundings of Castelluccio Dei Sauri include the Museo del Territorio, the Palazzo Trifiletti - Giovese and the Palazzo De Carolis. The Museo del Territorio is a museum; Palazzo Trifiletti - Giovese and Palazzo De Carolis are palaces. The mountains Monte Carpinelli, Monte Crispiniano and Monte Cornacchia are also located in this wider regional area. The Parco Volontari della Pace is likewise situated in the wider regional surroundings. The three mountains and the park complement the cultural attractions with a natural aspect of the wider region.

Further destinations for your travel planning: Carpino, Manfredonia, San Giovanni Rotondo, Celenza Valfortore, Trinitapoli, Serracapriola, Rodi Garganico and San Menaio.

For the higher-level travel overview: Foggia.