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The dedication of this shrine, dedicated to the Madonna, refers to the town of Loreto. This is one of the major and most important Marian pilgrimage sites in Europe, along with Lourdes in the French Pyrenees and Fatima in Portugal. Unlike the other two, however, Loreto is not known for apparitions of the Virgin Mary. There, pilgrims can see something very tangible: the house where Mary grew up in Nazareth (Israel). Her parents—not mentioned by name in the biblical writings of the New Testament—are named in apocryphal traditions: Saint Anne and Saint Joachim are thus the grandparents of Jesus Christ (their feast day in the liturgical calendar is July 26). It is likely that Crusaders, as the era of the Christian kingdoms in the Holy Land came to an end towards the end of the 13th century, dismantled the venerated building in Nazareth and transported it to Europe. However, this very sober assumption is contrasted by a much more interesting legend: According to this legend, four angels carried out the translation and flew the house across the Mediterranean.

This picturesque village, with a population of about 6,183, is known for its hilltop location and for having been voted the most beautiful in Italy. It was long identified with the legendary Cretan city of Engyon.

"This charming medieval village is located on the southern slope of the Madonie, a mountain range that offers breathtaking landscapes and a rich history. With its 2,920 inhabitants, Petralia Soprana is the highest municipality of the Madonie and one of the highest in the whole of Sicily. The town is included in the circuit of the most beautiful villages in Italy and was proclaimed "Borgo dei borghi 2018"."

Nowadays there is almost nothing left of the castle. I can't recommend a special trip, but if you are in the area you should take a walk.

Even if you are not interested in the statue, you should visit this place because you have a great view.

Main square of Petralia Soprana, called Piazza del Popolo, built in 1929. Here you will find several bars, the municipality and the tourist information office.

I have been there several times and have never seen the church open. But the place is still very beautiful, especially the panoramic path to the right of the church.

A beautiful village not to be missed for resting and enjoying a granita in the town centre