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Canosa Sannita is a small hill town near the Adriatic Sea, now popular for its production of olive oil and wine.


Elevation: 230 m above sea level
Population: 1,550
Zip code: 66010
City hall phone number: 0871 93212
Official city website: Not found    

HISTORICAL INFORMATION:
Canosa Sannita as a town dates back to the 9th century a.d. Some findings from the Byzantine era (6th century) were recently discovered in the area, and are now on display at the Abbey of Montecassino. The most famous building is the castle that used to belong to the Celaya (Spanish) feudal family. The second world war did a lot of damage to the structure of the town. Before that, this fortified town managed to resist many attacks by predators.

WHAT TO SEE:

Church of Saints Filippo and Giacomo (Phillip and James)

FESTIVALS:
  • 1st  May – Labor day and Festival of Saints Filippo and Giacomo (a religious procession through the town)
  • 1st weekend of August – Sagra della frittata (Festival of frittata)
  • 16th August - Festival of San Rocco

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