Santuario di Santa Caterina

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8 / 10

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“The house where she was born was converted into a sanctuary in 1466, and it remains a peaceful, reflective spot. ”

– Frommer's

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"An air of serenity pervades this pilgrimage site which is the former home of the eponymous saint, her parents and 24 siblings (locals joke her mother must have been a saint, too)." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Caterina Benincasa was born here in 1347, and although she took the veil of the Dominican Tertiary order at age eight, she remained here, devoting her life to the sick and poor." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
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"The birthplace of Catherine was converted into a sanctuary in 1465 and is now a group of superimposed chapels." Full review