Imagine discovering one of the most mysterious and fascinating churches in Italy: the Temple of Valadier, a neoclassical jewel carved into the rock, set within the karst complex of the Grotta della Beata Vergine, part of the larger Frasassi Caves system, nestled among the green valleys of the Marche.
Built in 1828 at the request of Pope Leo XII, a native of Genga, this octagonal sanctuary of white travertine crowned with a lead dome stands beside the ancient Hermitage of Santa Maria infra Saxa, at the heart of a landscape that blends untamed nature, sacred history, and spiritual atmosphere. It is considered a one-of-a-kind place, uniting architecture, spirituality, and landscape in an experience that truly takes your breath away.
