Eremo del Deserto, Baroque hermitage and shrine in Varazze, Italy.
The Eremo del Deserto is a hermitage with a main church, monastic quarters, and seven separate chapels set on a hilltop in Varazze. The buildings display baroque architecture and sit surrounded by Mediterranean plants and mountain forest.
The Discalced Carmelite monks established this place in 1616 as a retreat for spiritual practice. The Italian state recognized it as national heritage in 1933.
The site draws visitors seeking spiritual moments in a setting dedicated to prayer and contemplation. People come here to experience the religious life that has continued in this place for generations.
The hermitage sits at the heart of Varazze and is easily reached on foot from the town center. A botanical walking path of about 2.5 kilometers loops around the complex and through the surrounding landscape.
Each of the seven chapels was historically a private retreat for individual monks seeking solitude. These separate spaces remain scattered across the grounds and are still visible today.
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