Grotta di Ciccio Felice, Archaeological cave at Monte Salviano, Avezzano, Italy
Grotta di Ciccio Felice is a natural cave at Monte Salviano near Avezzano, embedded in the mountainside. The hollow extends roughly 23 meters wide, reaches about 10 meters deep, and the ceiling height varies between 2 and 4 meters throughout the interior.
Archaeological digs starting in 1949 revealed that people lived at this site roughly 20,000 years ago. Findings suggest the place saw continuous settlement across different historical periods.
From the 7th to 1st century BCE, people used this place as a sacred site where they left ritual objects and gifts for local gods like the goddess Angizia. These offerings tell us how meaningful this location was to the communities living nearby.
The Cammino della Pace path provides direct access to this location and connects it to the nearby Roman tunnels of Claudius. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for uneven ground.
In 1944 during World War II, the cave sheltered Avezzano residents from air raids and saved many lives. The location served as a critical refuge for the local population at that time.
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