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According to tradition, the cult dates back to the 12th century and is linked to the figure of Berardo dei Marsi, a local saint who went to pray in the cave. The cave is famous for its cycle of frescoes dating back to the second half of the 13th century, created by a local artist with references to Byzantine art. The apse arch depicts the Madonna enthroned breastfeeding the Child Jesus (known as “Virgo Lactans”), on whose sides appear Saint Lucia and Saint Margherita, while Saint Biagio and Saint Michael the Archangel close the pictorial cycle. On the back wall is the representation of Christ Pantocrator flanked by two angels. The cave is linked to numerous popular traditions: it is said, for example, that the Madonna left a braid of hair petrified in the rock and that resting the head in a particular hollow provides benefits against migraines.

Short via ferrata but not suitable for those who suffer from vertigo. Important to do it one at a time so as not to unbalance the other.

Important equipment and technical clothing. Short via ferrata but not suitable for those who suffer from vertigo.

It is a wonderful place located a few steps from the Roccacasale Tower, the view is beautiful

The cave is located just before the Torre di Roccacasale, it is worth a visit and can be reached by a wonderful "singletrack"

The gorge becomes less bad just after the Hermitage of San Venanzio, the Aterno river flows calmly.

The Grotta delle Fate is so called because the sound of the waters seems to recall their song. From the cavity flows pure and transparent water from which the Fondillo stream is born.

The Vasto Valley has numerous points of interest such as the ruins of Santa Maria della Croce, the Grotta a Male (a natural cavity that was inhabited since the Neolithic), the church of San Clemente and the church of San Pietro della Ienca.