Santuario di Greccio (Sanctuary of Grecci)
Santuario Eremo di Greccio
One of the four sanctuaries of Rieti's Holy Valley, it was the site of the first living nativity scene.

šŸ“œ Sanctuary and hermitage, site of the first living nativity scene.
šŸ” Located in Greccio, Italy, twinned with Bethlehem.

Why Go

ā›Ŗ Historical religious site with significant Christian history
šŸ–¼ļø Features 14th-century frescoes and an original chapel carved in rock
šŸš¶ Offers a hiking trail to Saint Francis' meditation hut
šŸŽ„ Hosts live nativity enactments annually in December and January

Tips

šŸ•’ Open daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in winter and 7 p.m. in summer.

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