Between 1081 and 1103 Monte Sant'Angelo was the capital of a large Norman dominion under the control of Count Henry, who was a vassal of the Byzantine Empire.

The Sanctuary is one of the seven groups of historic buildings included in the World Heritage Site "Longobards in Italy.

[citation needed] A certain tourist importance is related to the presence of the Sanctuary of Saint Michael the Archangel.

The majority of the working population own farmland, raise cattle, run bakeries, restaurants, or stores.

The population of Monte Sant'Angelo remains relatively small due to lack of employment in town.