The small and precious temple, incantonated in the coffer of the great natural grotto shows up to visitors after the significant climb through a mountains forest...
Build in 1828, Santuario della Madonna di Frasassi, has a particular octagonal plan and a dome covered in lead, where the cross touch the rock...
The purity of the building's lines, its geometry and the white luminous travertine from which it is built create this beautiful contrast of artificial building (human ability to build, to create) and nature (power and play of nature in the shape of this grotte) and gives a stunning effect.
The sanctity of this place and greatness of nature strengthen the human spirit, purify and inspire…
April 2018