Rock Church Sanctuary of San Biagio

Among the ravines of the Ostuni Murge, a few kilometers from the town, along the road known as the Hills, is the ancient rock church of S. Biagio, today in an advanced state of decay, a pilgrimage destination every year for devotees who on February 3, out of devotion, they go to pay homage to the patron saint of the city of Ostuni. The origins of the church, Basilian cenobitic laura, and of the modest adjacent housing complex, seat of the oblate (or guardian), up to the beginning of our century, located in front of the church, date back to the 12th century and various parchments attest to it in irrefutable way. The first to live in the small settlement of S. Biagio in Rialbo in the late Middle Ages were some Basilian oblates who from the bishops of Ostuni obtained the surrounding land, animals and economic support to undertake their activities. The city of Ostuni, which recognizes San Biagio as the first patron saint of the city and who has venerated him since time immemorial, since

The Sanctuary of S. Biagio is a rock church near Ostuni, founded in the 12th century by Basilian monks. It is dedicated to the first patron saint of the city, whom the faithful honor on February 3 with a procession. The church is in ruins but an atmospheric place to visit with the scenery along the path extending down to the sea.

The Sanctuary of San Biagio in Ostuni is located in one of the most beautiful natural contexts in the province of Brindisi. Whether you reach the church from the top of the hill or go up the hill from the plain, the route is immersed in lush nature and characterized by stone artefacts which, due to their form and functions, bear witness to settlements from various eras. On February 3, however, the day on which the Saint is celebrated, the pilgrims' route is usually the easiest for everyone. Arriving from the panoramic Strada dei Colli you will find a sign with the indication. The path to reach the site is equally beautiful because it immerses you in the typical Murgia nature, rich in pastures and Mediterranean scrub shrubs. Before going down to the church, here comes the boundless view of the Piana degli Ulivi centenaries, in the area occupied by the Parco delle Dune Costiere. From here, if the sky is clear, the Adriatic Sea appears an intense turquoise. At this point a narrow descent p