Santuario della Nativita di Maria
Santuario della Nativita di Maria
Santuario della Nativita di Maria
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valter195217
Cuneo, Italy10,620 contributions
Sep 2024 • Family
The Shrine of the Nativity of Mary is majestic on the outside and magnificent on the inside.
At the center of the Sanctuary, there is the pylon with the image of the Madonna and Child.
Originally the Sanctuary was a modest chapel with this equally modest pylon, but following the interest of Duke Carlo Emanuele 1’ of Savoy, in 1596 work began on the transformation into this majestic Sanctuary, works that ended only at the beginning of the 20th century with the definitive construction of the current bell towers.
The fundamental feature of this Sanctuary consists of the beautiful elliptical dome that turns out to be the largest in the world.
It is definitely worth a visit.
At the center of the Sanctuary, there is the pylon with the image of the Madonna and Child.
Originally the Sanctuary was a modest chapel with this equally modest pylon, but following the interest of Duke Carlo Emanuele 1’ of Savoy, in 1596 work began on the transformation into this majestic Sanctuary, works that ended only at the beginning of the 20th century with the definitive construction of the current bell towers.
The fundamental feature of this Sanctuary consists of the beautiful elliptical dome that turns out to be the largest in the world.
It is definitely worth a visit.
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Written September 15, 2024
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ludavast
Concesio, Italy368 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Majestic sanctuary from 1600 located 6 km from Mondovì, it is an important place of pilgrimage. The beautiful and magnificent elliptical dome, which boasts the distinction of being the largest in the world, is the fifth largest building, after St. Peter's in the Vatican, the Pantheon in Rome, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence and the dome of Gol Gumbaz in India. Well worth a visit.
Written May 19, 2024
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Jean-Marc E
Brussels, Belgium16 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
Nicely restored site, the visit to the top of the dome is well worth it. This is a place which transpires peace and calm
Written August 24, 2016
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JoeRFreitas
Brazil57 contributions
Even if you are not Catholic it is worth a visit for its beautiful architecture and history.
Written January 22, 2012
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DaiShandy
Carmarthen, UK14 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
Was recently visiting family in nearby Mondovì and managed to get on the guided tour up the inside of the building all the way up to the top..well worth it if you have a head for heights
Written September 13, 2019
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Daniela V
Cervo, Italia1,654 contributions
Aug 2019
We did the complete tour of the dome and were astounded by the rich history of the project and construction of this unique work of art. Beautifully decorated inside, but for us the most breathtaking surprise was the incredible abitlity of its architects and engineers to calculate measurements, shapes, materials, to the limit of feasibility, thus creating something that captures the eye and the imagination of us, humble admirers. We were also impressed by the competence and preparation of our young guides, who made us savour the experience to the fullest.
Written August 8, 2019
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roger m
Sydney, Australia280 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
You have to visit the largest elliptical dome in the world! And you have to do the organised climb up into the very top, smallest dome. Glorious!
Written June 13, 2019
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simonhigman
London, UK21 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
The interior of this church is vast and the decoration is a single unified theme that covers the whole, the style is not one I find sympathetic but there is no denying the scale of the achievement, very well worth a visit
Written June 8, 2018
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ransom59
Sevenoaks, UK215 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
Well worth the trip from Mondovi. The tour to the very top is the highlight and on a beautiful day the views were superb. Expertly guided with great audio recording during the trip. Would expect it to be busy at peak times but we just turned up to find it was the last day of tours. Very lucky. The Santuario is amazing and being so close to everything is great albeit a little scary I'm sure if you don't like heights. The helmet and climbing gear adds to the adventure.
Written December 19, 2017
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SS0712
11 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
Well worth the drive from Alba. You must do the Magnificent tour to the top to see the trompé l'œil.
Written August 4, 2017
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Quel est le prix de la visite? Y a t-il des tarifs de groupe ou bien des tarifs dégressifs?
L’entrée seule est-elle payante?
Written July 2, 2018
non saprei, se sono pertinenti non vedo perchè no
Written July 24, 2015
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