St. Mary of Capo Colonna's Sanctuary, Religious shrine on Lacinio promontory near Crotone, Italy.
The sanctuary holds a sacred Byzantine icon of the Madonna of Capo Colonna inside a chapel adorned with frescoes by Severini.
The current structure was built by Basilian monks from Salice Salentino between the 11th and 13th centuries near an ancient temple of Hera Lacinia.
Every May, thousands gather for a nighttime pilgrimage to honor the Virgin Mary, with major celebrations occurring every seven years.
The sanctuary offers daily religious services and maintains regular visiting hours for tourists interested in examining the 13th-century baptismal font.
In 1519, Ottoman forces attempted to destroy the sacred icon, but according to local accounts, their efforts to burn it were unsuccessful.
Location: Crotone
Website: http://santuariomadonnadicapocolonna.it
GPS coordinates: 39.02876,17.20571
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:27
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