Madonna del Monte, Religious shrine in Marciana, Italy
The Madonna del Monte sanctuary stands at 627 meters above sea level on Monte Giove, featuring a three-naved structure with granite elements and multiple fountains.
The sanctuary's first documentation dates back to the 14th century as Sancta Maria de Monte, making it the oldest religious site on Elba Island.
The interior displays a 13th-century fresco of Our Lady of the Assumption painted on granite, along with numerous plates expressing gratitude for received blessings.
A 1.5-kilometer path through chestnut trees connects Marciana Alta to the sanctuary, involving a 200-meter elevation gain for visitors to reach the site.
Napoleon Bonaparte resided at the sanctuary in August 1814, meeting Countess Maria Walewska and their son Alexandre in this mountaintop location.
Location: Marciana
Inception: 1919
GPS coordinates: 42.79100,10.15258
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:57
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