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Church · Avella (AV)

Rock Church of San Michele

  • Visit: about 20 min
  • 377 m
Pictured: Avella · Gianfranco Vitolo · CC BY 2.0 · resized and cropped

A cave of worship hidden in the Vallone delle Fontanelle, above the Clanio and Avella, with traces of paintings from at least the 13th century.

Hidden by dense vegetation, halfway along the Vallone delle Fontanelle, opens the cave of San Michele, overlooking the river Clanio and the town of Avella. Known since antiquity, it fascinates us with its secluded position, which makes it a real discovery for anyone who loves places of worship set in nature and away from the beaten track.The remains of paintings preserved inside show that the cave was used for worship for centuries, from at least the 13th century, with features typical of popular devotion. We suggest combining the visit with the nearby Castle of San Michele and tackling the path in suitable footwear, respecting the fragility of this sacred place.

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