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Grotta di San Michele a Sant'Angelo in Grotte

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The sanctuary dates back to 1200 and is located in Sant'Angelo in Grotte, a hamlet of Santa Maria del Molise. On the perimeter of the old church, a single-nave church was rebuilt from scratch. The walls of the cave were restored and enlarged in 1890 with the contribution of emigrants to the USA. Inside, there is a charming cave with a spring of blessed water. There is a legend attached to this place: "Saint Michael chose this place as his earthly home. Fascinated by the beauty of the place, but disappointed by the behaviour of the inhabitants, one day he walked through a crevice in the rock and from there took flight for the place that is still called Monte Sant'Angelo".

The sanctuary dates back to 1200 and is located in Sant'Angelo in Grotte, a hamlet of Santa Maria del Molise.
On the perimeter of the old church, a single-nave church was rebuilt from scratch. The walls of the cave were restored and enlarged in 1890 with the contribution of emigrants to the USA.
Inside, there is a charming cave with a spring of blessed water.
There is a legend attached to this place: "Saint Michael chose this place as his earthly home. Fascinated by the beauty of the place, but disappointed by the behaviour of the inhabitants, one day he walked through a crevice in the rock and from there took flight for the place that is still called Monte Sant'Angelo".
Descending the steps next to the bell tower gives a wonderful view of Monte Miletto.
On the second Sunday in May, San Michele Arcangelo is celebrated. In addition to the sacred rites, there are also popular events and a fair.

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