Pontifical Sanctuary of Maria SS. ad Rupes
Santuario Pontificio di Santa Maria “ad rupes”
A monk spent 14 years carving steps through tuff to make this religious site more accessible to pilgrims.

📜 Religious site with a grotto containing a painting of the Virgin Mary.
🔍 A monk carved 144 steps through the cliffside to access it.

Why Go

✨ Unique grotto with a rare Virgin Mary painting
🚶‍♂️ Explore 144 steps carved by a hermit over 14 years
🏛️ Discover a site dating back to the 5th-century
🙏 Visited by Pope John Paul II

Tips

📞 Call for ticket inquiries or general information.
🌐 Check the website for hours and access details for the grotto.

Hours

🕒 Daily, 6:00–20:00

Last updated 7 days ago

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