Montevergine, Limestone mountain summit in Province of Avellino, Italy
The Montevergine mountain rises to 1,493 meters above sea level, with slopes covered in chestnut and beech trees within the Campania region.
Founded in 1119 by Saint William of Vercelli, the mountain's sanctuary developed into a major religious center featuring numerous monasteries under its administration.
The mountain sanctuary houses a 13th-century Byzantine icon of the Black Madonna, drawing numerous pilgrims to this spiritual location throughout the year.
The Montevergine funicular connects the town of Mercogliano to the mountain sanctuary, providing transportation for visitors at an elevation of 1,270 meters.
From 1939 to 1946, the mountain sanctuary served as a secret storage location for the Shroud of Turin, protecting it from potential seizure during World War II.
Location: Province of Avellino
Elevation above the sea: 1,493 m
GPS coordinates: 40.93937,14.72443
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:10
Sanctuary of Montevergine
508 m
Partenio Regional Park
6.1 km
Territorial Abbey of Montevergine
3.1 km
Avellino Cathedral
6.7 km
Montevergine funicular
2.5 km
Carcere Borbonico
6 km
Clock towers in Avellino
6.6 km
Teatro Comunale Carlo Gesualdo
6.8 km
Palazzo abbaziale di Loreto
2.4 km
Fontana di Bellerofonte
6.7 km
Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie
6.5 km
Museo Irpino
6 km
Madonna del Carmine
6.5 km
Archivio di Stato di Avellino
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Santa Maria del Rifugio
6.5 km
Villa Amendola
6.8 km
Antiquarium of Mercogliano
2.4 km
Eremo dell'Incoronata
3.7 km
Percorso ambientale Summonte – Campo San Giovanni
2.3 km
Castello
5 km
Torre Angioina di Summonte
2.3 km
Obelisk with the bronze statue of Carlo II d'Asburgo
6.5 km
Longobardic Castle
6.9 km
Castello
5.9 km
Montagna di Sopra
6.1 km
Chiesa del Carmine
6.6 km
Casina del Principe
7.1 km
Tiglio comune
2 kmReviews
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