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A brief explanation of the patronage of 'MARY OF THE SNOW', which visitors don't encounter very often: This takes us far back in church history to the fourth/fifth century, and geographically to Rome. On August 5, 363, the so-called "miracle of the snow" occurred at the site where the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore now stands. That is to say, on that day, in the middle of summer, snow lay there in the morning because the Virgin Mary wished to have a church dedicated to her built on that spot. She conveyed this wish in a vision to a wealthy couple – who subsequently initiated and financed the construction – and to the Bishop of Rome, who at that time was Pope Liberius. The Roman church holds the rank of a patriarchal basilica (papal basilica) and is the origin of all churches and chapels with this patronage. In the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church, August 5th, the feast day of the church's consecration (in the year 432 by Pope Sixtus III), is an optional memorial. Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome was the focus of international attention last year because Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday 2025, had chosen this church as his final resting place.

Shelter always open with wood stove and some firewood. Useful for emergency, there are many points in the walls from which air enters.

Stream that disappears into the mountain

The Sanctuary of the Madonna della Neve is an important place of worship over a thousand years old. The date of construction is not certain, but it dates back to around the year one thousand. Since 1993 it has been given the value of sanctuary.

The Acqua che Suona valley is a valley located on the north-eastern slope of Mount Cervati characterized by the presence of a water source that flows from a rock. The Fontana degli Zingari draws water directly from the source.

Monte Cervati with its 1899 meters is the highest peak in Cilento and the second in Campania. It can be reached by paths that start from Sanza, Piaggine or from Monte San Giacomo and offers 360-degree views of the Cilento National Park, Vallo di Diano and Alburni.

The Grava di Vesalo is a deep karst chasm in the Laurino area, formed by the waters of the Milenzio stream which disappears underground and re-emerges after about 2 km to flow into the Calore river. It is one of the most important natural attractions of the Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park.

Near the small church of Sant'Elena there is a medieval bridge to cross the Calore river. Here a spring throws its waters into the river, and it is possible to continue the path to reach Grava di Vesalo, where the Milenzio stream disappears underground.