Santuario della Madonna di Monserrato, Catholic shrine in Porto Azzurro, Italy.
The Santuario della Madonna di Monserrato stands on a rocky outcrop between two streams, surrounded by sparse vegetation and cypress trees.
The sanctuary was established in 1606 by Don Jose Ponce de Leon, the first governor of Longone, who commissioned a copy of the Black Madonna painting.
The interior altar displays a reproduction of the Black Madonna, mirroring the original artwork preserved in the Montserrat sanctuary of Catalonia.
Access to the sanctuary requires a short walk from the paved road connecting Porto Azzurro to Rio, with internal visits limited to special occasions.
In 1708, during the Spanish Succession War, imperial soldiers lost their lives in the sanctuary valley, marking a turbulent period in its history.
Location: Porto Azzurro
Inception: 1606
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.78432,10.39206
Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30
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