Hermitage of Saint Sylvester, Hermitage church in Sant'Oreste, Italy.
The Hermitage of Saint Sylvester stands atop a hill, featuring stone walls and traditional architectural elements that define religious structures of central Italy.
Built above a pagan temple's remains in the 8th century, this hermitage was established during the papacies of Paul I and Stephen III.
Local residents maintain religious ceremonies within the hermitage, continuing traditions that span multiple generations of Sant'Oreste inhabitants.
Visitors should note that access requires physical capability to climb steps, as the structure remains inaccessible for wheelchair users.
The hermitage combines Romanesque and Baroque architectural features, displaying structural modifications from different construction periods spanning centuries.
Location: Sant'Oreste
Location: Sant'Oreste
Accessibility: Inacessível para cadeira de rodas
Address: 00060 Sant'Oreste, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy 00060 Sant'Oreste 00060 Sant'Oreste
Phone: +393298194632
GPS coordinates: 42.24552,12.50211
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:21
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