Excursions
Hermitage of Fonte Avellana
The foundation of the monastery is attributed to St. Romuald (11th c.), and its development to St. Pier Damiani. The very simple church (12th c.) is one of the foremost examples of religious Romanesque architecture in the region. The crypt, apse and roof with its ample cross-vaults are perfectly preserved. Noteworthy parts of the monastic complex are:
- the small cloister commissioned by St. Pier Damiani;
- the barrel-vaulted chapter-room;
- the beautiful, luminous scriptorium, which features numerous single-light windows along the longer sides.
for further information: www.fonteavellana.it
Monte Cucco Natural Park
This is a predominantly mountainous park, featuring at the higher altitudes beechwoods and pasture land, with rocky cliffs and most picturesque gorges. Monte Cucco (1566 metres above sea level) is known also for one of the most important karstic cave systems in Italy, partly open to visits. Inside the park can be found numerous minor historical places of interest, rich in cultural and artistic value. The beauty of the place makes the park ideal for the practice of sports such as:
- canyoning,
- trekking by horse, bike and by foot,
- free flying
- caves
for further information: www.discovermontecucco.it