Madonna dell'Olmo Sanctuary, Religious sanctuary on Mount Santa Croce in La Spezia, Italy
The Madonna dell'Olmo Sanctuary features a neoclassical design with an octagonal dome and houses a central baroque altar containing a venerated painting.
The sanctuary's construction began on April 9, 1839, following a decision by local family leaders to build a larger church for increasing numbers of pilgrims.
The sanctuary holds an annual celebration on the second Sunday of May, including a procession carrying wooden figures representing the characters from the sacred painting.
Located 280 meters above sea level, the sanctuary offers views of the Gulf of La Spezia, the Apuan Alps, Versilia, and the Tuscan-Emilian Apennine.
The sanctuary's name originates from an elm tree that once stood in the church square, while the original painting was known as Madonna del Monte.
Location: La Spezia
Inception: April 9, 1839
GPS coordinates: 44.09450,9.80065
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:26
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