Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Holy Rosary, Fontanellato

Name: Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Holy Rosary
Address: Viale IV Novembre, 19, Fontanellato, Italy

#3 among attractions in Fontanellato

Top attraction, Church, Baroque architecture

Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Holy Rosary

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Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Holy Rosary, Fontanellato

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The Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Holy Rosary is a minor basilica in Fontanellato, Province of Parma, northern Italy. One can see the bell tower of the sanctuary near the Fidenza gate of the A1 autostrada. It is about 20 kilometres west of Parma. ()

Local name: Santuario della Beata Vergine del Santo Rosario Completed: 1660 (364 years ago)Architectural style: Baroque, Neo-BaroqueCoordinates: 44°52'50"N, 10°10'34"E

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Viale IV Novembre, 19Fontanellato Italy

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Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Holy Rosary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rocca Sanvitale, Labirinto Della Masone, Rocca dei Rossi, Fontevivo Abbey.

~1200 ftNW
Architecture, Museum, Forts and castles
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Amusement, Garden, Art museum
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Museum, Forts and castles, History museum
Rocca dei Rossi
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Church, Monastery, Romanesque architecture
Fontevivo Abbey, Fontevivo
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Forts and castles
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Church
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Church, Baroque architecture
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Church, Restaurant
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Sacred and religious sites, Church, Baroque architecture
San Giacomo, Soragna
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Museo del Parmigiano-Reggiano, Soragna
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Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Museo civico del Risorgimento Luigi Musini, Fidenza
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