Saint Valentine hermitage, Catholic hermitage in Gargnano, Italy.
The Saint Valentine hermitage stands at 772 meters above sea level, featuring a whitewashed church structure set against an overhanging cliff with cypress trees.
Local residents constructed this place of worship in 1630 while seeking protection from the plague that affected the Lombardy region and caused numerous deaths.
A painting at the altar shows the Madonna and Child, including a portrait of Geremia Paladini, the final hermit who resided there from 1849 to 1865.
The hermitage can be reached through a forest path starting from the hamlet of Sasso, requiring sturdy walking shoes and water supplies for the ascent.
The site attracted the attention of writer Adalbert Stifter, who based the character Old Hieronymus in his 1845 novel Le Due Sorelle on Geremia Paladini.
Location: Gargnano
GPS coordinates: 45.69962,10.66223
Latest update: March 11, 2025 15:31
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