Santuario della Madonna della Sciara, Modern Catholic sanctuary in Massannunziata, Italy.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sciara stands on a basalt hill, featuring a modern architectural design with a spacious interior and natural light through large windows.
Following the destruction of Mompilieri village by Mount Etna's 1669 eruption, residents discovered a statue of the Virgin Mary beneath the lava in 1704.
The sanctuary maintains strong connections to local religious traditions through its annual pilgrimages and special ceremonies dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
The sanctuary welcomes visitors daily and provides accessibility ramps, with ample parking spaces available for both cars and tour buses.
The modern church building, completed in 2010, incorporates elements of volcanic stone in its construction, connecting it physically to Mount Etna's geology.
Location: Mascalucia
Inception: 2010
Website: http://madonnadellasciara.it
GPS coordinates: 37.59998,15.02110
Latest update: March 21, 2025 22:19
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