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Gianni F.
October 9, 2023
Hiking
After the first tragic event in 1359, the survivors rebuilt the houses to revive the community.
But, at the beginning of 1466, a new landslide destroyed everything that had been rebuilt.
After a meeting with the local communities, it was decided to commemorate this tragic event by building a sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary of the Assumption in the town of Salzana.
But, at the beginning of 1466, a new landslide destroyed everything that had been rebuilt.
After a meeting with the local communities, it was decided to commemorate this tragic event by building a sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary of the Assumption in the town of Salzana.
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October 9, 2023
Hiking
Externally, to the left of the Sanctuary, there is an ancient fountain on which an ancient three-band coat of arms is reproduced, which depicts the three tributaries of the Enna (Casere - Salzana - Valle Asinina)
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October 9, 2023
Hiking
The Sanctuary was built in memory and in memory of the families destroyed after the landslide in 1359, which swallowed up the homes of the Salzana hamlet, due to intense …
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