Walking Gravina and wellness in spa

Abandon yourself to the rediscovery of the history of an enchanted city, we’ll make you relax!

The tour will begin with a visit to the church ofSanta Maria degli Angeli, a typical example of rupestrian architecture of Greek Orthodox rite, carved into the steep part of the Gravina, probably built between 700 and 800 but discovered only in the 50s of last century following the renovation of Via Fontana la Stella. You have to know that this church was originally known as Santa Maria delle Tombe, because of the tombs present both inside and outside the church. This is also the only rock church that has preserved, in the nave, the altar used during liturgical functions for the distribution of the Eucharist, called “ara”.

From here, you will walk along theAqueduct BridgeFrom here, you will walk along the church,situated on the ravine of the stream, joining the new town to the old one, several times protagonist of important film sets, such as in 2020 for the 007 movie “No Time to Die “., “Tolo Tolo” by Checco Zalone, “Pinocchio” by Garrone, “The Last Paradise” by Scamarcio, “Captain Maria”, “Maria Magdalena” and others.

Connected to the Ponte Acquedotto, thanks to the last remaining tower of the sixteenth-century walls, there is the so called“Medieval Bastionwhich represented not only a means of defense, but also a meeting place for many Gravinesi given the possibility of getting water and maybe exchange a few words. You have to know, in fact, that the bastions were defensive elements built around the 15th century and had the purpose of protecting the “cortine”, that is the stretches of straight walls most exposed to enemy attacks. Crossing the Bastion you can enjoy the suggestive view of the archaeological area of Petramagna and the countless caves that characterize the landscape of the opposite side of the Canyon.

Continue with a visit to theCrypt of San Vito Vecchiowhich, with its frescoes, will allow you to experience a total immersion in history. The first figure that will capture your attention, on the back wall, is the great Christ Pantocrator seated on a throne, who blesses with his right hand and with his left hand holds a “Book” open to a passage from the Gospel of St. John.

After the cultural part of the tour, enjoy a little rest and relaxation with the “Percorso da Principe”: a tour at the Principe relais wellness center, which includes: Salt Grotto, Turkish bath (45 ° chromotherapy and aromatherapy), emotional shower, sauna, whirlpool with waterfall cervical, relaxation area with herbal tea and fruit tasting.