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Oratory of Saint Franca
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Alberto Lionking
August 25, 2023
Hiking
Ottaviano Nicelli in 1630 decided to reconstruct the oratories of Terruzzi and Montelana. The latter was dedicated to Santa Franca and its existence was linked to the monastery in which the Saint lived for three years. The two buildings had existed since ancient times, but were now destroyed. The oratory of Santa Franca was built in 1639, nine years after Nicelli's death.
The current building dates back to the 19th century, as evidenced by a plaque placed on the facade which indicates the date of 1882.
The current building dates back to the 19th century, as evidenced by a plaque placed on the facade which indicates the date of 1882.
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Rocky 1975
May 7, 2024
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Massimiliano Franceschini ⛰️🚵♀️
September 14, 2025
Mountain biking
It's located on a plateau surrounded by beech forests, also accessible by car. The setting is truly fascinating. Nearby, there's also a spring believed to be miraculous.
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Rocky mountain loop featuring dramatic natural arches and a historic 19th-century chapel.
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Historic loop through ancient forests to Saint Franca's sacred spring and WWII partisan memorial.
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