Monte Amiata Cross, Iron cross monument at Monte Amiata summit, Italy
The Monte Amiata Cross rises 22 meters high at the peak of Mount Amiata, constructed entirely from wrought iron with decorative elements from the Belle Époque period.
Following Pope Leo XIII's call to celebrate the Holy Year of 1900, architect Zalaffi from Siena designed this cross, which was completed in 1910 as Italy's ninth mountain summit cross.
The cross stands as a testament to religious devotion, with its inauguration in 1946 marked by a radio address from Pope Pius XII following restoration after World War II.
Four tons of iron materials were transported by mule to construct this monument, which now serves as a reference point for hikers exploring the mountain trails.
The cross rests on an 8-by-8-meter base at 1738 meters elevation, offering views across the Tuscan landscape throughout all seasons of the year.
Location: Abbadia San Salvatore
Height: 2,200 cm
GPS coordinates: 42.88795,11.62502
Latest update: March 18, 2025 00:16
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