Santuario della SS. Trinità, Mountain shrine and Catholic church in Vallepietra, Italy
The Sanctuary of the Holy Trinity stands at 1,337 meters altitude beneath a large rocky cliff of Monte Autore, reaching 1,885 meters.
The sanctuary originated in the 11th century when a fresco of the Trinity appeared on cave walls, replacing an ancient Roman temple dedicated to water deities.
The sanctuary attracts 600,000 visitors annually, primarily pilgrims and hikers from Lazio, Abruzzo, and Campania regions who come to see the 12th-century Byzantine fresco.
Access to the sanctuary requires driving 14 kilometers on paved roads from Vallepietra or taking an unpaved route through the ancient beech forests from Cappadocia-Camporotondo.
A water source from the Simbrivio River continues to flow beneath the main altar, connecting the present Catholic sanctuary to its pre-Christian origins.
Location: Vallepietra
Website: http://santuariovallepietra.it
GPS coordinates: 41.95641,13.23105
Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30
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