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It takes about 20 minutes of walking along path no. 1 to reach it, but it's worth it. Of course. Because the "Balcony of Lovers" is there, in front of the first jump of the waterfall; or rather, "inside" the imposing jet of water, so much so that you need a raincoat to stand there. It is a small terrace located at the end of the tunnel of the same name (the "Tunnel of Lovers"), set in the travertine rock a few centimeters from the waterfall: just stretch out an arm to "test" the waters of the Velino river in free fall. Stuff for strong hearts. You absolutely need a poncho during the winter month.

beautiful place, worth seeing

hermitage of san leonardo

crossroads for the hermitage of San Michele

this is the hermitage of san leonardo

This grotto was dedicated to "San Michele Arcangelo". His portrait can be found as a fresco on the rock wall. The name of the archangel Michael (coming from the Hebrew language) means “Who is like God?” He is often depicted - in paintings or as a statue - with a flaming sword, and occasionally a lance. Michael is - together with Raphael and Gabriel, occasionally Uriel is also included - one of the three or four archangels who (according to human understanding) occupy the highest rank in the heavenly hierarchy of angelic beings. Their common feast day in the saints' calendar is September 29th.

Arriving in this cave in the woods after having walked the stone staircase arouses a deep emotion. Legend has it that the Archangel Michael, following a battle, locked up a demon in the bowels of the mountain and that he now watches over that this being does not return to earth. This place today is above all a destination for climbers who find something to enjoy themselves in the nearby limestone cliff.

Rock hermitage dating back to the 8th-9th century, it takes its name from Leonardo da Noblac. It is a real jewel in the mountains, the work of a follower of the Saint. It consists of two rooms, both carved into the rock: one for living and one for prayer. On the walls some much later frescoes depicting San Leonardo and Santa Caterina.