ノヴィ・ヴェリアの絶景の山頂・トップ6

A brief explanation of the patronage of 'MARY OF THE SNOW', which visitors don't encounter very often: This takes us far back in church history to the fourth/fifth century, and geographically to Rome. On August 5, 363, the so-called "miracle of the snow" occurred at the site where the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore now stands. That is to say, on that day, in the middle of summer, snow lay there in the morning because the Virgin Mary wished to have a church dedicated to her built on that spot. She conveyed this wish in a vision to a wealthy couple – who subsequently initiated and financed the construction – and to the Bishop of Rome, who at that time was Pope Liberius. The Roman church holds the rank of a patriarchal basilica (papal basilica) and is the origin of all churches and chapels with this patronage. In the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church, August 5th, the feast day of the church's consecration (in the year 432 by Pope Sixtus III), is an optional memorial. Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome was the focus of international attention last year because Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday 2025, had chosen this church as his final resting place.

Please note: Starting in 2025, license plate registration will be automatically recorded on the access road. Anyone entering the area by car should pay via MooneyGo. Be sure to observe the signs.

Very nice sanctuary, 2 bars and a restaurant, top view

Here is the information about the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Monte Sacro: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santuario_della_Madonna_del_Monte_Sacro_di_Novi_Velia https://www. Escursionismo.it/escursioni/sul-monte-gelbison-la-terrazza-del-cilento/ https://www.ilcilentano.it/sacro-monte-gelbison-tra-natura-e-culto-mariano/

The Passo della Beta is a pass immersed in the beech wood of Monte Gelbison, located at about 1300 meters above sea level below the summit. From here begins the last stretch of climb that leads to the top, or it can also be reached from other paths that start from Cannalonga or Rofrano.

On the summit of Monte Gelbison at 1705 m asl is the sanctuary of the Madonna del Monte Sacro, a destination for pilgrimages and devotions. From here you can enjoy a spectacular panorama, and the path to get there is almost entirely in the shade in the woods, therefore suitable even on the hottest days.

The summit of Monte Gelbsion reaches 1705 m asl, here is also the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Sacro Monte di Novi Velia. From here you can admire the beautiful panorama that ranges from Cilento and Vallo di Diano to the Gulf of Salerno.

The Sanctuary of the Madonna del Cervato is located near the highest peak in Campania, Monte Cervati. The church is a pilgrimage destination, and in the month of July a procession is held that brings the statue of the Madonna della Neve here.