Grotta dell'Angelo

Grotta Santuario di San Michele Arcangelo - San Michele Arcangelo - Grotta di San Michele Arcangelo

Useful Information

Location:	Sant'Angelo a Fasanella
Open:	No restrictions. This is a catholic church, so it is open daily. Please respect worshipers and services, behave properly. [2012]
Fee:	free. [2012]
Classification:	Karst Cave. Cave Church St. Michael Caves
Light:	Incandescent
Dimension:	A=490 m asl.
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Address:	Tel: +39-0
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History

Description

The Grotta dell'Angelo in the town Sant'Angelo a Fasanella is one of numerous cave churches in southern Italy dedicated archangel St. Michael. It was established in the 11th century. The church was founded by a Benedictine monastery, and the abbot Francesco Carocciolo is buried inside the church. The church has a side chapel, which is a natural cave. The frescoes from the fourteenth century and the white marble statue of St. Michael are located inside the church.