San Giovanni Rotondo is a town in the province of Foggia and region of Apullia, southern Italy. The Town was the home of Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina from July 1916 until is death.

Yes, again if you are an atheist, this place and post is not for you.

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Getting there: There are various bus companies that service the route for and from San Giovanni Rotondo. The most important in selecting which bus company is to know the location of the drop-off at San Giovanni Rotondo as there is more than one bus station.

Red X marks the bus station at Viale Cappuccini. This station is approximately 2-5mins walk to the Sanctuary of Saint Mary our Lady of Grace. Basically, there are more hotels within the vicinity of this bus station.

Blue X marks the bus station at Piazza Europa. As this stop is located along the road, not a designated bus station, I would suggest that you clarify with the bus driver if you do not recognise the stop.