Madonna della Ceriola, Catholic shrine at the summit of Monte Isola, Italy
The Madonna della Ceriola sits at an elevation of 600 meters, offering views across Lake Iseo and the surrounding mountain ranges.
The first church structure appeared in the 13th century, with the current building completed in the 16th century and a bell tower added in 1750.
The wooden statue of Virgin Mary, carved from Austrian oak in the 12th century, sits on a throne with infant Jesus inside the sanctuary.
Visitors can reach the sanctuary through a cobbled path from Cure village or via a longer walking trail starting near Peschiera Maraglio jetty.
Fifteen chapels depicting Rosary mysteries line the final section of the path leading to this mountaintop sanctuary.
Location: Monte Isola
Inception: 1750
GPS coordinates: 45.70339,10.08933
Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30
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