Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro, Minor basilica and shrine on a hill in Rapallo, Italy.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro stands at 612 meters above sea level, featuring a marble facade designed by architect Luigi Rovelli in 1896.
In 1557, farmer Giovanni Chichizola encountered an apparition of the Virgin Mary, who requested the construction of a church at this location in Rapallo.
The sanctuary contains a Byzantine painting housed in a Baroque Silver Pavilion from 1743, along with frescoes depicting historic events by Francesco Boero.
Visitors can reach the sanctuary either by walking the ancient mule track or taking the cable car that connects directly to the religious complex.
A natural spring emerged at the exact location of the Virgin Mary's apparition and continues to flow today in the chapel of Saint Joseph.
Location: Rapallo
Inception: 1557
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Website: https://santuarionsmontallegro.com
GPS coordinates: 44.37000,9.25556
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:37
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