Church of St. Eliseus
Nestled in the gentle landscape northeast of town, the Church of St. Eliseus stands as a testament to the rich history and architectural beauty of the region.
This small, aisleless church, featuring a polygonal Byzantine-type apse, was built in the second half of the 6th century on the ruins of a late rural-type Classical settlement (villa rustica). Pilgrims will appreciate the preserved original architectural elements, such as the transennae, and the pre-Romanesque spolia visible in the windows. Although the bell-gable, which once rose above the facade, and the portico (lopica) were destroyed by fire in the 17th century, the site still holds significant historical value. In 1956, family graves cut into the rock were discovered in front of the church, revealing pottery, glassware, and metal ornaments from ancient clothing.
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