Saint Michael hermitage, Mountain hermitage in Tremosine, Italy
The Saint Michael hermitage sits within a natural cave at 1160 meters elevation, offering views across Lake Garda and the Aurunci Mountains.
The religious structure originated in the ninth century and underwent substantial reconstruction in 1893, incorporating Neo-Gothic architectural elements into its design.
Two annual processions mark the hermitage calendar, with local residents participating in ceremonial statue transfers between the hermitage and Annunziata church.
Visitors can reach the hermitage through a seven-kilometer hiking trail from Rifugio Pornito parking area, requiring approximately ninety minutes of walking time.
The hermitage features a carved rock niche containing a statue of Saint Michael, which according to local accounts repeatedly returned to this location when moved elsewhere.
Location: Tremosine
GPS coordinates: 45.79935,10.69908
Latest update: March 5, 2025 04:48
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