Saint Columbanus hermitage, Monastic hermitage on a cliff face in Trambileno, Italy.
The Saint Columbanus hermitage sits halfway up a 120-meter vertical cliff, accessible through 102 steps carved directly into the rock face.
Natural caves at the site were used by monks from 753, while the formal church structure was established in 1319 through a bequest from Count William of Castelbarco.
The hermitage features frescoes depicting the local legend of Saint Columbanus confronting a dragon near the Leno stream, where children were baptized.
The hermitage remains closed for restoration work until spring 2025, with management handled by the Friends of Saint Columbanus Committee.
The structure incorporates natural cave formations within its architecture, combining human construction with the existing geological features of the mountain.
Location: Trambileno
Inception: 1319
GPS coordinates: 45.87809,11.06173
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:19
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