Grotta delle Penitenze
Grotta delle Penitenze is a cave in Genga, Ancona, Marche. Grotta delle Penitenze is situated nearby to the cave Galleria del Traforo, as well as near Cavernone dell’Edera.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Frasassi Caves and Sanctuary of Santa Maria infra Saxa.
Frasassi Caves
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The Frasassi Caves is a karst cave system near the municipality of Genga in the Marche region of Italy.
Sanctuary of Santa Maria infra Saxa
Church
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The Sanctuary of Santa Maria infra Saxa and the so-called Tempio di Valadier are two sanctuaries and chapel located at the entrance of the Frasassi Caves, a remarkable karst cave system in the municipality of Genga, in the province of Ancona, Marche, Italy. Sanctuary of Santa Maria infra Saxa is situated 610 metres west of Grotta delle Penitenze.
San Vittore alle Chiuse
Church
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San Vittore alle Chiuse is a Roman Catholic abbey and church in the comune of Genga, Marche, Italy. The edifice is known from the year 1011, and constitutes a notable example of Byzantine-influenced architecture in Italy. San Vittore alle Chiuse is situated 650 metres east of Grotta delle Penitenze.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include San Vittore and Pierosara.
Castelletta
Hamlet
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Castelletta is a hamlet, which is situated 3½ km east of Grotta delle Penitenze.
Grotta delle Penitenze
- Type: Cave
- Category: landform
- Location: Genga, Ancona, Marche, Central Italy, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
43.40231° or 43° 24′ 8″ northLongitude
12.96249° or 12° 57′ 45″ eastElevation
390 metres (1,280 feet)Open location code
8FMJCX26+WXOpenStreetMap ID
node 4557246407OpenStreetMap feature
natural=cave_entrance
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Galleria del Traforo and Cavernone dell’Edera.
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