Materdomini, famous for the Sanctuary of San Gerardo Maiella, combines spirituality, history and nature in a unique experience. Among the pilgrimage, the breathtaking views along the Sele river and the local gastronomic traditions, is a village that nourishes body and spirit.

• 11 Mar 2025
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Materdomini: between faith, nature and ancient flavors

In the heart of Campania, immersed in a landscape of extraordinary beauty, materials stands, a place that unites spirituality, history and nature in a unique experience.
This small village is famous for being one of the most visited religious destinations in the region, thanks to the presence of the sanctuary of San Gerardo Maiella, a destination for pilgrims from all over Italy and beyond.
Materdini is inextricably linked to the figure of San Gerardo Maiella, the protector of mothers and children. His sanctuary, imposing and suggestive, is a place of profound spirituality, where the faithful find comfort and hope. Next to the sanctuary stands the Gerardino Museum, which preserves testimonies of the life and miracles of the saint, enriching the visit with an exciting path between relics, documents and historical objects.
Materdini is not only a destination for pilgrimages, but also a starting point for one of the most fascinating cycle paths in Italy. From here begins the path which, following the course of the Sele river, leads to Santa Maria di Leuca, the "tip of the heel" of Italy. A journey immersed in nature, between breathtaking scenarios and panoramas that extend to the sea, perfect for lovers of cycling and outdoor adventures.
Caposele, the Municipality of which Materdini is part, is also the land of ancient gastronomic traditions. Here you can savor unique specialties such as the amaretto, a cake based on hazelnuts with an intense and refined flavor, perfect for accompanying a good coffee. No less famous is the Mufletto, a soft and fragrant farmer bread, made with local flours and cooked according to traditional methods, a symbol of the rural culture of the area.
Visiting Materdini means immersing yourself in an atmosphere full of history, faith and beauty. Between the charm of the sanctuary, the suggestion of the museum, the roads that lead along the Sele and the authentic flavors of the local tradition, this village is an unmissable stop for those looking for a journey that knows how to feed the soul and the heart.