Madonna del Sasso, Religious sanctuary in Orselina, Switzerland
The Madonna del Sasso sanctuary stands on a rock formation overlooking Lake Maggiore and the city of Locarno at 46.17519°N latitude.
Franciscan friar Bartolomeo de Ivrea initiated the construction of this sanctuary in 1487 following his reported vision of the Virgin Mary.
The interior contains significant artworks, including Bramantino's 'Flight into Egypt' from 1522 and multiple life-size statue groups depicting religious scenes.
Visitors can reach the sanctuary via a funicular from Locarno's center or by walking the Via Crucis path, which takes approximately 20 minutes.
The site holds status as a Class A Swiss cultural property and stands as the primary religious pilgrimage destination in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
Location: Orselina
Inception: 1487
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Part of: list of cultural properties in Orselina
Address: Via Santuario 2, 6644 Orselina 6644 Orselina
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:30-18:00
Phone: +41917436265
Website: https://madonnadelsasso.org
GPS coordinates: 46.17519,8.79384
Latest update: June 16, 2025 13:17
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