The Archaeological Park of Siponto is of special importance as evidence of the high position achieved by ancient Siponto during the Roman period, after the colony was founded in 194 BC.
An Archaeological Park of special importance as evidence of the high position achieved by ancient Siponto during the Roman period (colony founded in 194 BC), when it became one of the main ports of Regio II and then the seat of one of the most important dioceses in the region.
After the port turned into a marsh and two devastating earthquakes in 1223 and 1255, Siponto was abandoned and its residents moved to the new city founded by the son of Emperor Frederick II of Swabia, King Manfred (second half of the 13th century), which was called Manfredonia and later, under Angevin rule, Sypontum Novellum.
Opening days
from Wednesday to Sunday
Opening times
9:00 – 18:00 (last admission at 17:30)
Closing
Monday and Tuesday
25th December
Feature List
Accessibility
Accessibile site
Viale Giuseppe Di Vittorio, s.n.c. - Manfredonia