1. The Sanctuary of Blessed Rizzerio is located in Coda di Muccia, in the Marche region, nestled in the green hills at an altitude of approximately 730 meters. It is a site of significant historical, religious, and scenic importance for the local community.

The sanctuary stands over the tomb of Blessed Rizzerio, one of the closest companions and followers of Saint Francis of Assisi. Born into a noble family, Rizzerio chose the Franciscan path of poverty, living as a hermit in a cave near Muccia, where he passed away on February 7, 1236. His veneration was officially recognized with beatification by Pope Gregory XVI in 1838. Today, the sanctuary preserves his relics, including his right hand, with which he contributed to the drafting of the Franciscan Rule.

The sanctuary is set in a historically important valley, crossed by the Via Lauretana, one of Italy’s oldest Marian pilgrimage routes. The site retains a strong atmosphere of silence, contemplation, and nature, and serves as both a starting point and a stopover for pilgrims journeying along the trails connecting Marche, Umbria, and Abruzzo.