San Calogero, Minor basilica and shrine on Monte Kronio, Sciacca, Italy
Description
San Calogero is a limestone basilica and shrine perched on a hilltop above Sciacca. The building displays a bell tower from 1923 and interior vaults decorated with painted scenes.
History
The site began as a cave where a revered monk lived during the Byzantine period. In the 16th century, it was transformed into a church and developed from there.
Culture
The name honors a Byzantine monk whose life shaped local devotion in this region. Today, visitors can see how this religious connection influences how the place looks and functions.
Practical
The site sits on a hilltop and can be reached from the town center by climbing steps and pathways. Plan for about one hour if you want to visit and account for the climb.
Did you know?
Below the building lie natural caves with warm temperatures that have been known since ancient times for therapeutic uses. These underground spaces show the long history of how people have used this location.
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