Sanctuary of Montevergine, Marian shrine in Mercogliano, Italy.
The medieval sanctuary stands at 1,270 meters on Mount Partenio, featuring a new basilica completed in 1961 and an ancient church with Gothic elements.
Saint William of Vercelli established the sanctuary in 1124 near the ruins of a temple dedicated to Cybele, marking the start of monastic life.
The sanctuary preserves a 13th-century Byzantine icon known as Madonna di Montevergine, attracting one and a half million pilgrims annually.
Visitors can reach the sanctuary via a cable car from Mercogliano, with daily masses held at 8:30, 10:00, 12:00, and 17:00.
During World War II, the sanctuary provided secret protection for the Turin Shroud, receiving a visit from King Victor Emmanuel III in 1944.
Location: Mercogliano
Inception: 1952
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
Website: http://santuariodimontevergine.com
GPS coordinates: 40.93592,14.72839
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
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