On the trailThe sanctuary is built into the cliff, rooms stacked in the rock above the Valle Santa. This is where Francis staged the first living nativity, and friars have lived here without a break ever since.
A friar walking you round is arranged well ahead and for pilgrim groups; on your own you can still visit, and the rock chapels speak for themselves.
Greccio at its real position from Rome, with everywhere else we list behind it — so you can see how far out this one is.
Open it where the roads are
Takes you to Greccio — the town, not the meeting point. Ask them where exactly to turn up; the number is on this page.
Getting there
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On the trailA collection of nativity scenes from many countries and traditions, housed in the thirteenth-century church of Santa Maria and an adjoining restored building at the entrance to …
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In the old stonesA sanctuary at Greccio, from the thirteenth century.
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On the trail6.8 km and 691 metres of climbing, with a guide and never more than ten of you.
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Books on Nature of Sal — Salvatore Benintende
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On the trailSnowshoes, poles and a guide are included: you turn up and walk onto the snow.
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On the trailClip into a harness and cross the trees: from age four there is a course to do.
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On the trailTen kilometres, 550 metres of climb, graded E+: the badlands below Civita.
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