Hermit of Santa Maria della Stella, Medieval hermitage in Pazzano, Italy.
The hermitage resides within a natural cave on Monte Stella, featuring a collection of Byzantine frescoes and a 16th-century marble Madonna statue.
Byzantine monks established this religious site in the 11th century, with Cristodulo serving as one of the earliest leaders before its conversion to a Catholic monastery.
The hermitage maintains its religious significance through an annual feast celebrating the Assumption of the Virgin Mary each August 15th.
Visitors need to climb 62 stone steps to reach the cave entrance, following a 6-kilometer route from Pazzano via the ex SS110 road.
The structure combines natural cave formations with architectural elements, preserving ancient religious artworks in their original mountain setting.
Location: Pazzano
GPS coordinates: 38.46800,16.44890
Latest update: March 14, 2025 02:30
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