The body of Padre Pio, a popular Italian saint who died 40 years ago, has been exhumed and is on display in a glass coffin at Santa Maria delle Grazie Sanctuary in San Giovanni Rotondo. About seven million pilgrims a year flock to Santa Maria delle Grazie to worship Padre Pio, who came to the Capuchin monastery there in 1916. Besides seeing where Padre Pio said mass, visitors can see his cell that still contains books and clothing that belonged to Padre Pio and the Sala San Francesco where he greeted the faithful.

San Giovanni Rotondo is near Foggia in southern Italy's Puglia region. Take a look at our Puglia map for its location. Here's a list of San Giovanni Rotondo Hotels (book direct) for those wishing to spend the night nearby.

Find out more about Padre Pio with this Padre Pio biography. The Official Padre Pio web site has details about visiting the Sanctuary.