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Prepotto / Prapotno

Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Castelmonte

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Prepotto / Prapotno

Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Castelmonte

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Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Castelmonte

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    Location: Prepotto / Prapotno, Udine, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

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    1. Cividale del Friuli and Stregna - ring tour between the Valli del Natisone

    62.2km

    03:47

    1,400m

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    2. Fountain No. 14 – The Meadows of Tribil loop from Cividale del Friuli

    80.2km

    04:26

    1,660m

    1,660m

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    3. Livek Giro d'Italia Climb – The Meadows of Tribil loop from Cividale del Friuli

    65.6km

    03:52

    1,540m

    1,540m

    Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    July 26, 2020

    The sanctuary is a pilgrimage destination from the Cividale-Castelmonte road, from the small square with the well, we have a beautiful overview.

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      August 8, 2022

      "The sanctuary of the Beata Vergine di Castelmonte (Madone di Mont in Friulian, Stara Gora or" ancient mountain "in Slovenian) is located in Castelmonte, a hamlet of Prepotto (UD). It rises 618 m close to the Julian Alps, 7 km from Cividale del Friuli.

      Its origins lie in primitive Christianity. According to a reliable tradition, the place where the sanctuary stands, due to its dominant position between the Natisone and Judrio valleys, was the seat of a Roman garrison in defense of the city of Forum Iulii (today Cividale del Friuli) from the barbarian invasions started in the 5th century.

      It is assumed that, at first, the sacred place consisted of a small chapel carved into the rock and dedicated to the Madonna and to St. Michael the Archangel. The site of Castelmonte was also used by the local population as a refuge on the occasion of the invasions (Huns, Goths, Lombards, Avars and Slavs).

      The locality, over time, and also due to the increasing devotion to the Virgin Mary of the community of nearby Aquileia, grew to become a fortified village that surrounded the chapel, with perspective walls, stairways and various stone buildings. "

      Cit. it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santuario_della_Beata_Vergine_di_Castelmonte

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        August 28, 2023

        nice classic climb!! to be done at least once a year

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          July 19, 2025

          A place of prayer and spiritual refreshment, it's definitely worth a stop and a visit.

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            August 5, 2025

            Castelmonte is a Capuchin monastery and pilgrimage site located at 618 meters above sea level. Its existence has been documented since 1175. Since then, the monastery has endured numerous wars and earthquakes. The monastery offers a stunning view of the Friuli plain and the surrounding mountains.

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