Eremo di San Donato, 15th century hermitage in Como, Italy.
The religious complex stands at 453 meters above sea level on a rock formation, featuring a church with a single nave and bell tower.
Built in the 15th century as a Franciscan convent, the structure incorporates a natural cave previously used by Benedictine monks for spiritual retreats.
The hermitage contains two ancient saint statues within the Cave of Blessed Jeremiah, one of which lost its head during the Napoleonic period.
The complex, accessible via Giuseppe Bernasconi road from Garzola Superiore, now houses twelve separate residential apartments while maintaining an active church.
A 7th-century fortified signal tower connected to Castello Baradello was transformed into the church bell tower that remains visible today.
Location: Como
GPS coordinates: 45.81337,9.09703
Latest update: March 18, 2025 10:48
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