The exact translation of the rock cave is: “The Ice Box” and that’s exactly how it feels when you get closer. In the past, people used such caves to store food.

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guido gazzaniga

February 21, 2024

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The name of this place is linked to the local tradition of using caves for food preservation. The rocks and the shade of the forest help to isolate the cavities from the outside, maintaining a constant low temperature. It was also common to fill the caves with snow during the winter to increase their cooling power during the warmer months. Even today it is possible to appreciate the difference in temperature between the outside and the inside, especially during the summer.

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Fabio

May 29, 2022

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In ancient times it was customary to use caves, artificial or natural like this one, for the preservation of food. The "chilling" feature of this cave is the very cold wind that feels very strong when approaching even in the hottest seasons

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1. From Chiusi della Verna to Monte Calvano — Ring tour

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2. La Verna Sanctuary – Monte Calvano Summit loop from Chiusi della Verna

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3. The Icehouse of Cattiglio – La Verna Sanctuary loop from Badia Prataglia

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Location: Chiusi Della Verna, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy

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1. From Chiusi della Verna to Monte Calvano — Ring tour

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