This is the place where St. Francis created the first crib of the Christian tradition. The Sanctuary stands in an exceptional position, clinging to the rock and with a unique view of the Rieti plain, nearby Greccio and the Terminillo massif. It can be visited every day and is open from 09.00 to 18.00. Whether you are a believer or not, it is highly suggestive to visit this place, especially during the Christmas period.

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January 9, 2018

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The monastery of Greccio - a place that would hardly have found a place in the memory of the people, if there were not the story of Francis and the …

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April 17, 2022

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Above the village of Greccio, in the wooded hills of the Rieti Valley (about halfway between Assisi and Rome), on Christmas Eve 1223, Saint Francis combined Christmas mass with a …

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1. From Greccio to Macchia Lupara: loop in the wild nature

10.2km

03:40

610m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Monte Croci and the Sanctuary of San Francesco da Greccio

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04:12

670m

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3. View of Stroncone – Sanctuary of Greccio loop from Arké Bar,Ristorante e Pizzeria

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07:00

840m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 630 m

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Location: Greccio, Rieti, Lazio, Italy

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1. From Greccio to Macchia Lupara: loop in the wild nature

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