チェッレート・デーシの天然記念物・トップ20

A BEAUTIFUL EYE IN THE ROCK

TEMPLE SET IN A CAVE...BEAUTIFUL

unmissable place for visitors to the Genga-Frasassi area

Characteristic medieval site that, perched on a rocky spur, almost seems to throw itself into the void. This hermitage stands on the ruins of an ancient tower that had the sole but very important task of protecting the castle of the town of Esanatoglia. The cult of St. Cataldo, a saint of Irish origin, spread throughout the Macerata area around the year 1000 but only in 1616 did the population of Esanatoglia ask to proclaim him patron saint of the town. Legend has it that Cataldo stopped the dangerous fall of an enormous boulder that was at risk of rolling down to the valley with just the imposition of a hand.

For those who arrive at the Foro degli Occhiali and want to further explore the surrounding environment or enter the hole, it is possible to do so with the via ferrata. Obviously, you need mountaineering, climbing or advanced hiking experience. I also recommend the use of a harness, helmet and suitable shoes. Remember that what you go down you have to go back up or vice versa. There is also the possibility of doing a circular tour. Prepare yourself with maps or guides.. departure from Pierosara, Rosenga, Vallemania or Gola di Frasassi

A natural window overlooking the Frasassi gorge. At the right times you can admire special plays of light. For the bravest, you can enter the hole, making a small descent with the utmost attention. Obviously recommended only to hikers with climbing, mountaineering or via ferrata experience. There are cables and/or ropes. The descent into the hole is slippery, some rocks are crumbly, and remember what you go down you should go back up!

An absolute must if you are visiting the region. It can also be easily combined with the Frasassi Caves. The temple set into the rock is really something impressive. The ticket costs 6 euros. The path to the temple offers a beautiful view of the valley and numerous places to sit allow people who are not good at walking to visit the temple. There are even sanitary facilities at the top. The temple is unspectacular inside, but its location is all the more impressive.

An absolute must if you are visiting the region. It can also be easily combined with the Frasassi Caves. The temple set into the rock is truly something impressive. The ticket costs 6 euros. The path to the temple offers a beautiful view of the valley and numerous places to sit allow people who are not good at walking to visit the temple. There are even sanitary facilities at the top. The temple is unspectacular inside, but its location is all the more impressive.