Madonna di Montecastello, Catholic shrine in Tignale, Italy.

Madonna di Montecastello is a sanctuary perched on a rocky outcrop above Lake Garda, featuring a white facade with ornate architectural details. The structure incorporates smaller buildings and commands views of the water and surrounding landscape.

The church was built in the 17th century on the ruins of a castle or temple complex, whose existence excavations dated to the 9th century. Documents of Pope Urban III describe the Virgin Mary appearing as a bright star during a fight between Brescians and Trentini to end the combat.

The name recalls a Marian apparition described in documents of Pope Urban III, when the Virgin appeared as a bright star during a battle between Brescians and Trentines. Inside, visitors can see Giovanni Andrea Bertanza's fresco "l'Incoronazione della Vergine", Bernardino Gandino's altarpiece "Madonna della Gloria e dei Misteri" and paintings by Andrea Celesti.

Access is usually available on weekends and religious holidays, with limited hours during winter months. Visitors should wear appropriate clothing and bring sturdy footwear, as stairs and uneven surfaces lead to the sanctuary.

The sanctuary's origin story is tied to a document of Pope Urban III, which describes the Virgin Mary appearing as a bright star during a fight between Brescians and Trentini, ending the battle. The church itself was built in the 17th century on ruins dated by excavations to the 9th century.