Ciriaco da Buonvicino, a priest and exorcist, is remembered with a pilgrimage to this cave every year on September 17th as in 2006 of the same year a rock had detached and fell into the city of Buonvicino, without any damage or injuries .

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Fernando Cintra

September 1, 2023

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The Grota di San Ciarico offers a fantastic experience, even if the climb to Buonvicino is demanding. It is a magical cave, away from everything, which conveys a deep feeling of inner peace.

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July 30, 2025

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The Grotto of St. Cyriacus is the place where the saint prayed. A mystical and relaxing place where the sound of flowing water is amplified by the walls carved by the Corvino River, a natural spectacle.

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1. From Diamante to Grotta di San Ciriaco

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2. San Ciriaco Cave – View of the Pollino Valley loop from Buonvicino

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3. Murals of Diamante – San Ciriaco Cave loop from Diamante-Buonvicino

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Thursday 29 January

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Location: Buonvicino, Cosenza, Calabria, Italy

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1. From Diamante to Grotta di San Ciriaco

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