Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Sanctuary of Madonna del Monte

Sanctuary of Madonna del Monte

Highlight • Religious Site

Sanctuary of Madonna del Monte

Recommended by 171 hikers out of 173

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parco Nazionale dell'Arcipelago Toscano

Save

Location: Marciana, Livorno, Italy

Save

See hikes here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Hikes to Sanctuary of Madonna del Monte

4.8

(85)

418

hikers

1. Monte Capanne from Marciana — Ring tour in the Tuscan Archipelago National Park

11.4km

04:29

700m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

4.4

(19)

hikers

2. Rocky Trail With Sea View – Marciana Historic Village loop from La Zanca

23.3km

09:24

1,420m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Expert

4.3

(9)

hikers

3. Marciana Historic Village – Case Cardella Coastal View loop from Marciana

21.0km

07:18

1,040m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Expert

Tips

Marika Abbà

June 14, 2022

At 627 meters above sea level, under the slopes of Monte Giove is the wonderful Sanctuary of Madonna del Monte. The building most likely dates back to the twelfth century. Napoleon also passed through here, as reported by the inscription on the facade.

Translated by Google •

Ma🌞NeverStopExploring

January 30, 2020

The church is surrounded by greenery and preserves 16th-century frescoes attributed to Sodom.

Starting from the Pisan fortress in Marciana, you can reach the pilgrimage church of the Madonna del Monte via a well-maintained pilgrimage route with the 12 Stations of the Passion of Christ.

The church, surrounded by greenery, has a particularly fascinating location and dates from around the 16th century (although there is evidence that this place was visited in ancient times). The church is rather bare inside, the penumbra, the silence and the freshness of this sanctuary create a very peaceful and fascinating atmosphere. The image of the Madonna Assunta in heaven, painted on a block of granite, probably dates from the 13th century, when the image was placed in a small aedicule in front of the fountain, which was subsequently incorporated into the church.

During the renovation work in 1995, 16th-century frescoes attributed to the artist Sodoma were discovered behind the main altar.

The exedra opposite the façade, from which the purest water of the Capanne constantly gushes, dates from 1690, while the adjacent hermitage dates from the 16th century.

S. Paolo della Croce stayed here in 1735, Napoleon used the hermitage for a few days during the summer of 1814 to escape Portoferraio's heat and to meet his Polish lover Maria Walewska, hidden from prying eyes.

The feast of the Madonna del Monte is celebrated on August 15th, on this day the islanders go to the sanctuary to pay homage to the Virgin.

infoelba.net/island-elba/sightseeing/churches-wallfahrtsorte/madonna-del-monte

Translated by Google •

Rhodan59

May 5, 2017

Wonderful pilgrimage chapel. Behind the church is a beautiful square with a fountain.
At the picnic area you should pay attention to the wasps, which are here in some days in quantities.

Translated by Google •

Details

Informations

Elevation 620 m

Weather

Today

Friday 24 October

20°C

19°C

0 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 46.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Marciana, Livorno, Italy

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sentiero del Cotoncello e Sant'Andrea

View of Marciana Marina and Poggio

Steep Ascent to Monte Capanne

Sant'Andrea Rocks

Case Cardella Coastal View

Caprile di Monte Capanne

Rocky Alpine Trail on Monte Capanne

Monte Capanne Summit View

View of Elba

Historic Chapel in Marciana

Steep Rocky Trail to Monte Capanne

View of Pomonte

Sanctuary of Madonna del Monte

1. Monte Capanne from Marciana — Ring tour in the Tuscan Archipelago National Park

2. Rocky Trail With Sea View – Marciana Historic Village loop from La Zanca

3. Marciana Historic Village – Case Cardella Coastal View loop from Marciana

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️