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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.

To get to the Vallivona sinkhole you have to go through an artificial tunnel of about 500m. In spring/summer it is possible to cross it with flashlights and with boots or waterproof bags for shoes.

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The sinker of Vallivona is one of the natural attractions of the Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park. The particular microclimate of this karst sinkhole makes the environment very special. To reach it, it is necessary to go through a tunnel of about 500 meters in the dark and very humid.

The Sanctuary of the Madonna del Cervato is located near the highest peak in Campania, Monte Cervati. The church is a pilgrimage destination, and in the month of July a procession is held that brings the statue of the Madonna della Neve here.

The sanctuary and the cave of the Madonna della Neve are enclosed in a typically karst environment. High jagged rock walls, sinkholes and caves make this place fascinating. This place is absolutely worth a visit, even if you are not a believer.

La Nevera is a deep hole in the rock which in the past was used as a refrigerator for storing food. The snow that accumulated inside made the place cool for long periods.