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Days Out from Secinaro - Badia Hermitage & Abbey
30.7km/19.1miles (42mins) …. About 15mins from Sulmona and worth a visit
Start=Secinaro Piazza: Depart Secinaro on Local Road, go through Raiano then turn Right rather than going towards the
Autostrada then second exit at the roundabout to go past the Carre Foure Supermarket. Don’t take the sign off Right to
Sulmona, just carry straight on until you see sign to Badia on your Left.
Santo Spirito Al Morrone Abbey
The Abbey of the Holy Spirit at Morrone, is a former monastery about five kilometers outside of the town of Sulmona,
at the base of Monte Morrone, in the Province of L'Aquila, region of Abruzzo. You may be lucky to find it open during August
but you need to check maybe at the Tourist Information in Sulmona. Well worth a walk/picnic at the top even if it is closed.
As you get to the small commune of Badia,
you will find the Abbey at the bottom of the
hill with its’ large wooden doors open to the
public. Just go in and ask for an English
Speaking guide (you may be lucky if she’s
in) or <Click Here> to book ahead.
The Hermitage can be seen from all over
Sulmona clinging to the mountain side.
You can get the car a bit closer up the hill
before taking the walk up to the top!
(Good path but a slow, not to easy walk)
Hermitage clinging to the side of
Monte Morrone
Don’t forget to check out the Temple Ruins
on the way back down if only for a Photo
Shot!
A safe but challenging walk up
Excellent views of Sulmona
Now you see the Hermitage
It may be open during August
Interesting if you do get inside
A Monk’s life inside
Temple Ruins on the way down
Stop for a Photo Shot/Picnic
Santo Spirito Al Morrone Abbey
Santo Spirito Al Morrone Abbey
Santo Spirito Al Morrone Abbey
Santo Spirito Al Morrone Abbey
Learn about the reluctant Italian Pope!
The Hermitage, clinging to the sides of Monte Morrone, was the bolt-hole of our reluctant Pope. If you are fit to walk up it
is well worth a visit, especially if you have your picnic at the top.
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Days Out from Secinaro - Badia Hermitage & Abbey
