Santuario della Madonna dei Bisognosi

The Santuario della Madonna dei Bisognosi stands on Mount Serra Secca at 1043 meters above sea level, between Pereto and Rocca di Botte territories.

The sanctuary received recognition as a national monument in 1902, marking its enduring status within Italian religious architecture.

The interior walls display frescoes from the late 15th century, created by artists Jacopo di Arsoli, Desiderio da Subiaco, and Petrus.

The sanctuary maintains regular visiting hours and provides guided tours through advance reservations at their contact number 388 89 19 870.

The original wooden statue of Madonna, transported from Seville to protect it from Saracen invasions, arrived at this location on a mule that stopped and died here.

Location: Pereto

Website: http://diocesidiavezzano.it/?option=com_content&view=article&id=26

GPS coordinates: 42.04306,13.09278

Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:55