Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei
Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei, Catholic cathedral in Pompei, Italy
The Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary features neoclassical architecture with dimensions of 95 meters in length, 55 meters in width, and an 80-meter bell tower.
Construction of the cathedral began in 1876 under architect Antonio Cua, and the building received its consecration in 1891 by Cardinal Raffaele Monaco La Valletta.
The cathedral houses a venerated painting depicting the Virgin Mary and Child Jesus presenting rosaries to Saint Dominic and Saint Catherine of Siena.
The cathedral accommodates 6,000 people and includes a museum displaying Vesuvius eruption documentation, minerals, volcanic rocks, and a library containing 1,300 volumes.
The sacred painting arrived at the cathedral on a cart filled with manure, and the first reported miracle involved a young girl recovering from epilepsy.
Location: Pompei
Inception: 1876
Founders: Bartolo Longo
Architects: Antonio Cua
Official opening: 1901
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Capacity: 6000
Height: 80 m
Length: 95 m
Width: 55 m
Website: http://santuario.it
GPS coordinates: 40.75000,14.50056
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:55
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