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Montevergine Menhir

Montevergine Menhir

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Montevergine Menhir

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Location: Palmariggi, Lecce, Apulia, Italy

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Roberto Nuzzo

April 21, 2021

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Monolith that has been restored several times, about 1.90 meters high, located right next to the sanctuary. 😉

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Salento Bike Trail

February 7, 2024

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Inserted in the collection komoot.com/it-it/collection/2431081/-pietre-del-salento - An integral part of the Sanctuary, it is well enhanced by the context and visible without problems. Let's not forget that menhirs are archaic elements that must be observed without touching them. They are the history and heritage of Salento.

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Sandro (ancient_salento)

February 8, 2024

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The Menhir of Montevergine is yet another example of how pagan elements have managed to mix over the centuries within Christianized places. The monolith, which in the past reached 2 meters or more in height, is in fact located close to the sanctuary of the Madonna di Montevergine, in the exact point where an underground river would flow. The apparition of the Blessed Virgin, which occurred in 1595, created an aura of sacredness and mystery around this place, which is still capable of enchanting many visitors today.
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