The Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso is a monastery located in the municipality of Leggiuno, in the province of Varese. It lies on a rocky ledge on the eastern shore of Lake Maggiore.

It can only be reached on foot. Descend through a long stone staircase from the nearby car park. In 2010, it was also equipped with an elevator that has been carved into the rock, so that the Hermitage is easier to achieve for everyone. The construction of the monastery dates back to the fourteenth century, although the most recent paintings are arranged in the nineteenth century. The complex consists of three buildings: the southern monastery, the monastery and church. In 1914 it was declared a national monument. The Hermitage of Santa Caterina is also seen, although it is not mentioned by name in the film The Bishop's Room 1977 directed by Dino Risi and also in the drama of 1989 "The Betrothed Nocita Savior". In this case the location is chosen for the "magic" of the place, but the buildings and history Manzoni have no relation with the theme of the film.