Santuario Madonna di Lourdes, Religious sanctuary in Verona, Italy
The Santuario Madonna di Lourdes is a sanctuary situated on Belvedere Hill in Verona, designed with a circular structure topped by a truncated conical dome. Marble statues fill the interior space, creating a setting for prayer and contemplation.
The sanctuary was built in 1958, replacing an earlier structure damaged during World War II. Only the Immaculate statue by sculptor Ugo Zannoni survived from the original site.
The interior displays fifteen bas-reliefs showing the Mysteries of the Rosary created by sculptor Vittorio Conte di Colbertaldo, along with paintings by Aronne Del Vecchio. These artworks shape how visitors experience the space and connect religious devotion with local artistic traditions.
You can reach the sanctuary by bus line 70 or by walking up the cobbled path from the lower town. Plan your visit for morning or early afternoon when natural light is best and crowds are lighter.
The sanctuary sits on the remains of the former Austrian Fort San Leonardo, transforming the military stronghold into a religious site. From this vantage point, visitors enjoy sweeping views across the city that reflect the site's changed purpose.
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