The hermitages in Abruzzo are among the favorite tourist destinations in the region, because they are special places to get closer to God in contact with artistic and naturalistic beauties unique in Italy.
L’Abruzzo is a unique regionimmersed in one nature still largely uncontaminated. Over the last few years, tourist presences have grown exponentially, but there has not yet been a mass phenomenon and this is why it is the favorite destination for those who want spend a weekend or a relaxing holidaygradually discovering the beauties of the place.
However, Abruzzo is also faith, because this region is famous throughout Europe for the presence on its territory of dozens of hermitages and sacred placesnestled among its mountains.
Historically, in fact, its impervious geography has attracted dozens of faithful in search of isolated and difficult to access destinations, therefore ideal for those looking for a hermitic and ascetic life.
Historical contingencies, then, meant that they became also places of worship and prayer safe from barbarian invasions or conquering peoples.
For those who want to immerse themselves in a unique journey to discover nature and getting closer to God and faithvisit the hermitages in Abruzzo is the ideal choice. Here is a list of the most beautiful ones.
Hermitage of San Bartolomeo in Legio
L’hermitage of San Bartolomeo in Legio it is certainly among the most spectacular hermitages in Abruzzo, due to its unique conformation, perfectly inserted into the rock face. It can be reached via a path inside the Majella National Park and is a unique destination of its kind.
Hermitage of San Domenico
According to the tradition that accompanies the history ofHermitage of San Domenicothe monk of the Benedictine order found hospitality here around the year 1000, Saint Dominic of Sora.
The hermitage is located in Municipality of Villalagoinside the splendid Sagittarius Valley and overlooks the shore of Lake San Domenico, which was created in 1929 following the construction of an artificial dam.
Hermitage of S.Onofrio of Serramonacesca
L’Hermitage of Sant’Onofrio it was built by monks of the Benedictine order starting from the 11th century. We are inside the Majella, about 750 meters above sea level and not far from another splendid place of faith, theAbbey of San Liberatore a Majellaalso worthy of a visit and prayer.
An excursion along the paths of this splendid nature could not have a more evocative destination than this hermitage dedicated to Sant’Onofrio.
Hermitage of Santo Spirito a Majella
Located in the municipality of Roccamorice, in the province of L’Aquila, thehermitage of Santo Spirito a Majella it was built in the 11th century and seems to have been founded by the Benedictines coming from the Montecassino Monastery.
It is certainly one of the most visited hermitages in Abruzzo and is located at an altitude of 1132 meters above sea level.
Hermitage of San Venanzio in Raiano
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Among the hermitages in Abruzzo that are absolutely worth visiting is theHermitage of San Venanzionear the Aterno river, inside a nature reserve.
Built on the remains of a church, between the 15th and 16th centuriesits position inside a gorge in the rock makes it an evocative and peaceful place, ideal for getting closer to God, abandoning yourself to prayer and spiritual meditation.
Hermitage of the Madonna dell’Altare
The hermitage is located on a cliff and for this reason it remains inaccessible on three out of four. Halfway between Mount Porrara and the Forchetta pass, in the Peligna Valley, theHermitage of the Madonna dell’Altare it was founded in the 13th century by Pietro da Morrone.
