Grotta di S.Michele Arcangelo


Useful Information

Location: Olevano sul Tusciano. North of Eboli, east of Salerno.
Open: No restrictions.
This is a catholic church, so it is open daily. Please respect worshipers and services, behave properly.
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Fee: free.
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Classification: SpeleologyKarst cave. SubterraneaCave Church SubterraneaSt. Michael Caves
Light: LightIncandescent Electric Light System
Dimension: A=600 m asl.
Guided tours: self guided
Photography: allowed
Accessibility: yes
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History


Description

Grotta di S.Michele Arcangelo is located at the western slopes of Monte Raione, also called S. Ermo. The cave contains the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Unlike other cave churches, where the cave replaces a wall and the ceiling of the church, is this a complete church with roof built inside a huge chamber.