Churches in Castel Sant'Elia

Discover 2 unusual churches in Castel Sant'Elia.

Frescoes inside the church

Castel Sant'Elia, Italy

Basilica di Sant'Elia

Magnificent frescoes decorate the interior of this Romanesque church, which also showcases an unusual phenomenon during winter solstice.

The cliffs by the sanctuary. The entrance to the steps is located behind the trees.

Castel Sant'Elia, Italy

Pontificio Santuario Maria SS "ad Rupes" (Pontifical Sanctuary of Maria SS. ad Rupes)

A monk spent 14 years carving steps through tuff to make this religious site more accessible to pilgrims.

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