Experiences and Itineraries: Discover History Just a Few Steps from Us
The Archaeology Tour: From the Daunian Princes to the Roman Empire
A journey through time that begins just outside your room.
Canosa di Puglia is one of the richest and most fascinating archaeological sites in Italy, and Principe Boemondo Luxury Room is the ideal starting point to discover it. This itinerary will guide you through the secrets of ancient Canusium.
- What you will see: Start right in front of our B&B with the majestic San Sabino Cathedral and the adjacent Mausoleum of Bohemond of Hauteville, a unique architectural jewel housing the remains of the Crusader hero from whom we take our name. Within a short walk, you can visit the National Archaeological Museum (Palazzo Sinesi) with its incredible funerary goods belonging to Daunian princes, alongside underground hypogea. Just outside the center, let yourself be enchanted by the San Leucio Archaeological Park, featuring the remains of a majestic Italic temple, and the scenic Roman Bridge over the Ofanto River, a witness to the passage of emperors and merchants.
- Who it is for: For lovers of history, the charm of antiquity, and grand architecture.
In the Footsteps of History: The Via Francigena and the Path of Faith
Spirituality, slow pace, and timeless landscapes.
The Principe Boemondo Luxury Room stands on the route of the Southern Via Francigena, the historical pilgrim path leading from Rome to the boarding ports for the Holy Land. Canosa represents one of the most important and spiritual stops along this ancient European path.
- The experience: Experience the thrill of walking on the historic stone slabs of the Via Traiana. Starting from our B&B, you can walk along a stretch of the path surrounded by secular olive trees and vineyards, breathing in the peace of the Apulian countryside. Along the way, you will pass the Bishops' Museum (just 60 meters from the property), a treasure chest of sacred art, and the evocative early Christian catacombs. A slow journey, to be taken on foot or by bicycle, to rediscover an authentic connection with the territory.
- Who it is for: For those who love slow tourism, spiritual paths, light trekking, and pristine nature.
On the Trails of the Myth: Cannae and Hannibal's Epic
The thrill of great history just a few kilometers away from you.
A short distance from Canosa lies one of the most famous locations in world military antiquity: the archaeological site of Cannae (Canne della Battaglia), theatre of the legendary clash in 216 BC where the Carthaginian general Hannibal annihilated the Roman army.
- What you will see: Just a few minutes' drive from our B&B, you can visit the archaeological area situated on a hill overlooking the Ofanto valley. The tour includes the Antiquarium, which holds precious artifacts ranging from prehistory to the Middle Ages, and an evocative walk through the battlefields, where military strategy changed the course of Roman history forever.
- Who it is for: For enthusiasts of great historical events, families, and curious travelers wishing to experience firsthand the places described in school textbooks.