Hermitage of Sant'Onofrio al Morrone

The stone hermitage stretches across three levels against a mountain face, featuring porticos, cells, an oratory, and a terrace overlooking Peligna Valley.

Pietro da Morrone lived in this hermitage until 1294, when he received news of his selection as Pope Celestine V while meditating in the grotto.

The ground floor displays fifteenth-century frescoes under wooden ceilings, while the first floor contains meditation cells used by religious figures.

Visitors need to complete a twenty-minute uphill walk from the parking area to reach the hermitage, which requires checking opening hours at Sulmona tourist office.

Pilgrims participate in traditional practices at the site, including touching cave walls for healing and collecting plant materials from the surrounding area.

Location: Sulmona

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Phone: +390864210216

Email: servizituristici@comune.sulmona.it

Website: http://comune.sulmona.gov.it

GPS coordinates: 42.08937,13.93601

Latest update: May 13, 2025 06:05