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Emperor Constantine's leprosy was cured at this hermitage.
Although its height is modest, Soracte’s peculiar isolation and history enhance its mysterious aura. Soracte stands out by itself in magnificent solitude. Probably this mountain is made of limestone and belongs to the Apennines. Goethe in his Italian Journey, described the mountain in these terms: “Soracte stands out by itself in magnificent solitude. Probably this mountain is made of limestone and belongs to the Apennines. From Sant’Oreste trails lead to the mountain’s peak.
