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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Raiano

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Raiano, Italy

Updated April 30, 2021

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The hermitage spans the narrow gorge of the Aterno river

Raiano, Italy

Eremo di San Venanzio (Hermitage of San Venanzio)

This hermitage spanning an Italian river gorge draws pilgrims hoping to heal ailments like arthritis and migraines.
Detail of the 16th-century Compianto.

Raiano, Italy

Eremo di Saint Venantius (Hermitage of Saint Venantius)

A holy stone inside this spectacular hermitage is said to have healing properties.
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Cocullo, Italy

Santa Maria delle Grazie

Host to the annual Festival of the Snakes.
5 miles from Raiano
Shrine of Hercules Curinus

Sulmona, Italy

Shrine of Hercules Curinus

The ruins of this temple were later chosen by Pope Celestine V to found an abbey and a hermitage.
6 miles from Raiano
The interior of the church

Bussi Sul Tirino, Italy

Church of Santa Maria di Cartignano

The ruins of this once gorgeous medieval church are still standing, despite the region's constant flooding.
7 miles from Raiano
Oratory of San Pellegrino.

Bominaco, Italy

Oratory of San Pellegrino

This medieval oratory decorated in magnificent frescos was constructed after Charlemagne received a vision.
12 miles from Raiano
Valle Giumentina

Pacentro, Italy

Valle Giumentina

In Majella National Park, these stone dwellings harken back to the region's pastoral history.
12 miles from Raiano
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