text: The scenic coastal circuit begins ( and ends ) in Manfredonia , with historical attractions such as the 12th-century church of Santa Maria di Siponto ( southwest of town ) , but tourism here is generally of the sun-and-sea kind , as it is one of Italy 's most attractive natural regions .
  
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  The 21st century church of Santa Maria Di Conozco ( southwest of town ) .