Italy's most hidden church is in the middle of a cave
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The Temple of Valadier, or Il Tempio del Valadier, is a perfectly octagonal church built inside a cave in Italy. It was commissioned by Pope Leo XII in the 19th century.The church has a domed roof and eight sides that are meant to symbolize Jesus' resurrection "after eight days." Today, it's known as the "Refuge of Sinners" and has long been a site of pilgrimage for Catholics seeking forgiveness.
Built in 1828 by architect Giuseppe Valadier, the elegant, neoclassical church stands in stark contrast to the rugged walls of the surrounding cave.
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Visitors face a pretty steep climb up a mountain near the Italian town of Genga.
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