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Category: Places of pilgrimage in Italy

Pilgrimage sites in Italy – Genazzano

HISTORY Augustinians have been in Genazzano since 1356. A legend underpins the pilgrimage site. The story goes that in 1467, the fresco depicting the Virgin Mary miraculously…
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Pilgrimage sites in Italy – Savona

HISTORY On 18 March 1536, Mary appeared three times to the shepherd Antonio Botta (c.1470-1550). This happened during a war between Savona and Genoa. For the warring parties, She ...
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Pilgrimage sites in Italy – Camogli

HISTORY The history of Camogli is very old, as the first inhabitants arrived here 5,000 years ago. For centuries, the people have made their living from fishing and as a result...
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Pilgrimage sites in Italy – Roccavivara

HISTORY Canneto has been inhabited since Roman times. This is evidenced by excavations that reveal the remains of a luxurious Roman villa and a farmhouse. The remains are located in “La Villa…
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Pilgrimage sites in Italy – Tropea

HISTORY As early as the Bronze Age (16th century BC), there were activities in Tropea. From the Greco-Roman period, tombs from the 4th century have been discovered. The name Tropea…
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Pilgrimage sites in Italy – Ossuccio

HISTORY The construction of the pilgrimage church began in 1537 and the work was completed in 1590. The stone statue of Grace of Mary dates from circa 1300. The story goes that…
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