Discover the Church of Santa Maria della Pietà, a historic gem hidden in the mountains of Abruzzo. Located at an altitude of 1,500 meters near Rocca Calascio Castle, this picturesque little church dates back to the 16th and 17th centuries and offers breathtaking views of the Navelli Plain and its ancient sheep-track.
Situated on the scenic road leading to Santo Stefano di Sessanio, in the province of Calascio, the church of Santa Maria della Pietà è a place of great charm within the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park.
A fascinating plunge into history reveals that the church stands on the site of an ancient votive shrine that celebrated the local people’s resistance against a band of brigands; a historical fact that recalls the courage and resilience of the local people.
The octagonal structure with an eight-segmented dome holds artistic treasures such as a depiction of the Miraculous Virgin and a sculpture depicting armed St. Michael. Now used as an oratory, the Church of Santa Maria della Pietà remains a place of spiritual and cultural pilgrimage, offering an extraordinary panoramic view.
