Vico del Gargano
| Vico del Gargano | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Vico del Gargano | |
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  Vico del Gargano Location of Vico del Gargano in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 41°54′N 15°58′E / 41.900°N 15.967°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region |
 Apulia |
| Province | Foggia (FG) |
| Frazioni | San Menaio |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Michele Sementino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 110.53 km2 (42.68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 462 m (1,516 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2013)[1] | |
| • Total | 7,807 |
| • Density | 71/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Vichesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 71018 |
| Dialing code | 0884 |
| Patron saint | Saint Valentine |
| Saint day | 14 February |
| Website | Official website |
Vico del Gargano is a village and comune in the province of Foggia in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. Called the "Village of Love", is part of the Gargano National Park and the Mountain Community of Gargano.
The town is bordered by Carpino, Ischitella, Monte Sant'Angelo, Peschici, Rodi Garganico and Vieste.
Main sights
Sights include:
- The square-plan Castle and the walls
- Church of the Carmine
- Mother Church (Chiesa Matrice)
- 14th century church of San Marco
- Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli
Twin towns
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References
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