Santuario della Beata Vergine di Castelmonte, Religious sanctuary in Prepotto, Italy
The stone sanctuary rises at 618 meters above sea level in the Julian Prealps, offering views of the surrounding mountain ranges and valleys.
The site originated as a Roman garrison protecting Forum Iulii from invasions, later transforming into a religious complex after a chapel was built in 1175.
The sanctuary houses a black Madonna with child statue, carved in stone after the wooden original burned in a 1469 lightning-caused fire.
Visitors can reach the sanctuary by car or walking along a marked path from Cividale del Friuli, with the church open from 7:30 to 12:00 and 14:30 to 18:00.
The medieval complex includes defensive walls, a single entrance gate, and fifteen roadside shrines depicting rosary mysteries along the pilgrimage route.
Location: Prepotto
Inception: 1469
Website: http://santuariocastelmonte.it
GPS coordinates: 46.09319,13.51876
Latest update: May 12, 2025 20:13
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