San Leonardo al Volubrio

The San Leonardo al Volubrio hermitage stands at 1,128 meters altitude between Mount Sibilla and Mount Priora, surrounded by dense maple and beech trees.

In 1066, following a conflict with Visso, Montefortino residents built the hermitage, initially known as Castrum de Volubrio, later managed by Camaldolese monks.

The hermitage operated under the Benedictine rule of 'Ora et Labora', where monks engaged in manuscript transcription and animal husbandry activities.

The religious site remains accessible through a marked trail starting from Rubbiano, offering visitors a combination of natural and spiritual experiences.

Father Pietro Lavini, known locally as 'God's Mason', single-handedly reconstructed the hermitage during the 1970s using traditional building methods.

Location: Montefortino

GPS coordinates: 42.92197,13.27578

Latest update: March 28, 2025 11:59