Santuario della Madonna dei Laghi, Baroque shrine near Lago Grande, Avigliana, Italy.
The Santuario della Madonna dei Laghi is a baroque shrine situated on the shore of Lake Grande in Avigliana. A columned portico marks the entrance, creating a formal approach to the building that overlooks the water.
The sanctuary began as a building project in the early 1600s and took about two decades to complete. Its construction reflected the religious building movement of that era in the Piedmont region.
This shrine is a place where devotees come to honor the Madonna through prayer and reflection. The site draws people seeking spiritual connection, and its interior artworks serve as focal points for personal devotion and contemplation.
The shrine welcomes visitors throughout the day and can be reached on foot from central Avigliana. The grounds are accessible and offer clear pathways suitable for most visitors.
Inside the shrine is a medieval fresco from the 14th century showing the Madonna that was venerated long before this building was constructed. This older artwork draws pilgrims interested in connecting with the site's longer spiritual history.
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