Santuario di Santa Rosalia, Palermo, Catholic shrine on Monte Pellegrino, Palermo, Italy
The sanctuary extends 25 meters into a natural cave on Monte Pellegrino, featuring a light yellow three-story facade at 430 meters above sea level.
Built in 1625 after the discovery of Saint Rosalia's relics in 1624, the shrine marks where the hermit saint lived and died in the 12th century.
Every September 4, numerous people walk barefoot from Palermo to the sanctuary, following a traditional pilgrimage path to honor Santa Rosalia.
Regular buses depart from Piazza Sturzo in Palermo to the sanctuary, where visitors need to climb 70 steps to reach the main entrance.
The sanctuary contains a glass case with a gold-leaf marble statue of Saint Rosalia created by Gregorio Tedeschi in 1625 with gold from King Charles III.
Location: Palermo
Website: http://santuariosantarosalia.it
GPS coordinates: 38.16817,13.35121
Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30
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