Madonna del Sangue

Madonna del Sangue is a minor basilica in Re that combines Byzantine Revival and Gothic Revival architectural styles, featuring a large central dome and richly decorated interior spaces. The building showcases ornamental details throughout its rooms and corridors.

In 1494, a small fresco of the Nursing Madonna at this location was struck by a stone and began to bleed, prompting the construction of an initial sanctuary. The current building was constructed by local artisans and completed in 1958, receiving its minor basilica designation from Pope Pius XII in that same year.

The sanctuary serves as the main religious center in Val Vigezzo, where pilgrims gather for regular masses and annual celebrations throughout the year. It holds deep meaning for local communities who come here to pray and participate in religious life.

The sanctuary maintains regular visiting hours and holds religious services throughout the week for both residents and visitors. Those planning a visit should expect an active place of worship and dress appropriately for religious spaces.

The painter and sculptor Luigi Tagliaferri created the interior decoration, shaping the sanctuary's visual character in a distinctive way. His work demonstrates the craftsmanship typical of post-war religious art.

Location: Re

Inception: 1958

Architects: Edoardo Collamarini

Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture, Gothic Revival

Website: http://madonnadire.it

GPS coordinates: 46.13042,8.54501

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:45