This feast occurs on the 7th of September night  in the little church placed in the Villa Jovis ruins that is properly ornamented with many coloured lights.

The Church in the Villa Jovis Ruines

The Church in the Villa Jovis Ruines

The High Mass dedicated to the Holy Mary is celebrated on 8th  of September morning. The same day near the archaeological ruins there is the Piedigrotta Tiberiana: an event characterized by concerts and by local food tasting. In the past this feast was dedicated to the young couples of lovers who were used to come on the hill to take a love oath with the good omen of getting married during the current year. After the religious celebration they used to have a riotous time in honour of the Holy Mary.

The Villa Jovis Hill

The Villa Jovis Hill



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