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In this medieval sanctuary, disturbing representations of the Last Judgment are painted on the walls.
Perched on a rocky outcrop, the structure of Santuario di San Patrizio is an intriguing fusion of a sanctuary and a fortress. The rock and the walls blend harmoniously into a continuum that is gently disrupted first by the arches and then by the roof of the complex. It is not obvious whether the rock threatens or sustains the sanctuary. This sanctuary is dedicated to none other than St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. The worship of this saint during the Middle Ages in a valley in the Italian Alps may seem baffling. The reason for this practice is shrouded in mystery and folklore.
