| The sanctuary of Santa Caterina on Lake Maggiore. You can reach the sanctuary on foot or by boat. According to tradition the hermitage was founded by Alberto Besozzi, who after having survived a storm while crossing the lake, retreated to a rocky ledge to live the life of a hermit. Here he built a chapel in honour of Santa Caterina, visible today in the church. Built in the 10 th century, it was soon joined by two other churches dedicated to San Nicola and Santa Maria Nuova, built in the 14th century. |
| The Church and the two convents of Santa Caterina, which a recent restoration has brought back to their ancient historic splendour, stand proud on the cliff. Its buildings, apparently hanging in space, allow the visitors to be immersed in the atmosphere of the XI century and to enjoy the spectacular panorama. In the summer the church and the cloister become concert halls offering magical lakeside nights of classical music. Late Gothic Frescoes of the 14th century can be found in the Charterhouse. |
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