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The Grota di San Ciarico offers a fantastic experience, even if the climb to Buonvicino is demanding. It is a magical cave, away from everything, which conveys a deep feeling of inner peace.

Buonvicino, a municipality in Calabria, has historical roots that extend back to ancient Greece. The name may derive from the Bombaci family or from the dialect word "bombaci," which means "snail." In the past, local communities dedicated themselves to pastoralism and agriculture. This territory was initially divided into three villages: Salvato, Tripidone and Trigiano. Continuous threats, including barbarian invasions, led to the formation of Buonvicino in the 13th century. Today, the town is famous for the statue of San Ciriaco Abate.

The Madonna della Neve Sanctuary is located at 757 meters and is dedicated to the Virgin of the Snow. This church today is a destination for pilgrims. From here it is possible to enjoy a panorama that includes the Gulf of Policastro, Sicily, the chain of the Apennines.

Ciriaco da Buonvicino, a priest and exorcist, is remembered with a pilgrimage to this cave every year on September 17th as in 2006 of the same year a rock had detached and fell into the city of Buonvicino, without any damage or injuries .

The Sanctuary dates back to the 17th century and was subsequently renovated, located in a wooded area called Santa Maria, facing Mount Trepidane and the valley of Mount Pietra del Cisso. Today only a few ruins remain of the ancient cult structure. The church was declared a sanctuary by Monsignor Augusto Lauro in 1987, on the occasion of the Marian Holy Year. The main festival is celebrated on August 15th. It also represents the departure and arrival point of numerous excursions in the Pollino National Park.

The statue of San Ciriaco is located on the spur named Zaccaniello, from which it dominates with a view over the valley of the Corvino stream and the historic center of Buonvicino. It is a monument made of bronze about seven meters high. His cult is still very much alive in Buonvicino and its surroundings where on 19 September, on the occasion of his death, it is customary to celebrate the cult.