Tiny church that survived a terrible earthquake on 18th century
Legend has it that San Rocco passed through Roccamontepiano on his journey to Rome and took refuge in the sacred grotto
A church dedicated to St Roch, the saint patron against plagues
Convent founded in the 15th century by the Franciscans that houses the relics of two saints
Abbey of St. Liberatore a Majella Enrico Spetrino - Shutterstock
This impressive abbey is one of the oldest Benedictine monasteries in Abruzzo
According to legend, the church was built on the site where the Virgin Mary appeared to a messenger sent by the abbot of Montecassino
A church from the 12th century that belonged to Montecassino Abbey since 1973
Hermitage of Sant'Onofrio in Serramonacesca, in the Majella National Park. Abruzzo (Italy) Giuma - Shutterstock
Its origin is connected to this Benedictine monastery and that it was originally a place of retreat and prayer
The cave-hermitage of Sant'Angelo in Lettomanoppello, in the Majella National Park. Abruzzo (Italy) Giuma - Shutterstock
Legends speak of “Saint Michael’s footprints” imprinted on the rock and sacred fabrics said to belong to him