04 · The pilgrim's index
Places to Visit
Churches & Shrine
01
Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie
The historic heart of the pilgrimage: the church where Saint Pio celebrated and heard confessions for half a century.
02
Church of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Renzo Piano)
The great modern church designed by Renzo Piano: stone, light and one of the largest church squares in Europe.
03
Mother Church of Saint Leonard the Abbot
The town's mother church, in the heart of the old quarter.
04
Church of Saint Joseph the Worker
A modern octagonal parish church in Piazza Europa.
05
Church of Saint Onuphrius the Hermit
One of the town's oldest churches, of medieval origin, with a plain Romanesque-Gothic façade.
In the Footsteps of Saint Pio
06
Tomb of Saint Pio
The place pilgrims hold dearest: the saint's tomb in the lower church, surrounded by golden mosaics.
07
Capuchin Friary: the Cell and the Crucifix
The rooms where the saint lived: his cell, the old choir and the Crucifix of the stigmata.
08
Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza
Padre Pio's hospital, opened in 1956: his great work of charity.
Worth Seeing
09
Monumental Way of the Cross
A meditative climb up the hillside, among pines and the bronzes of Francesco Messina.
10
Rotunda of Saint John the Baptist
The circular church that, according to tradition, gave the town its name.
11
Historic Centre
Alleys, stone steps and old houses: the town's authentic face.
12
Monument to Padre Pio (Pericle Fazzini)
A bronze statue of Padre Pio by the sculptor Pericle Fazzini (1987).
13
Wax Museum of Padre Pio
Ten wax scenes from the life of Padre Pio, with audio guide. Free entry.