Eremo di San Cataldo

The Eremo di San Cataldo stands partially carved into a steep cliff along the road connecting Contigliano to Cottanello, northeast of Rome.

The hermitage dates back to the 10th century when Benedictine monks established it as a place of solitude, with the first written records appearing in the 16th century.

The chapel contains 11th-century frescoes, including a Byzantine-style Redeemer and a Greek tau symbol connected to Saint Francis, who founded four monasteries in Sabina.

Visitors must schedule appointments through the Cottanello tourist office to access the hermitage, which features a staircase constructed in 1888 for easier entrance.

The discovery of medieval frescoes occurred in 1944 when German forces caused an explosion that removed the Baroque layers covering these ancient artworks.

Location: Cottanello

Website: http://comunecottanello.it/cottanello_000012.htm

GPS coordinates: 42.41042,12.68950

Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:00