Santuario della Madonna di Montalto, Gothic Revival shrine on Caperrina Hill, Messina, Italy
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montalto features two bell towers, a chancel, and a transept, offering views across the Strait of Messina.
Queen Constance of Sicily laid the first stone for the original church in 1294, following reported visions of the Virgin Mary during the Sicilian Vespers.
The sanctuary contains a 14th-century wooden panel, a silver Manta by Filippo Juvarra, and a 15th-century wooden crucifix among its religious artifacts.
Located at Via Dina e Clarenza 7, the sanctuary received a complete reconstruction in 1928 after the devastating 1908 earthquake destroyed the previous structure.
The sanctuary's 25 bells, cast in 1929 by Colbacchini, were made using bronze from cannons captured during World War I.
Location: Messina
Inception: 1968
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Website: http://santuariomontalto.it
GPS coordinates: 38.19362,15.55071
Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:45
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