Territorial Abbey and Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Polsi, Aspromonte National Park
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Facts and practical information
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Polsi, also known as the Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Polsi or Our Lady of the Mountain, is a Christian sanctuary in the heart of the Aspromonte mountains, near San Luca in Calabria, southern Italy. It was founded by Roger II of Sicily in 1144. The church and monastery are situated in a spectacular setting at the bottom of a gorge at an altitude of 865 metres surrounded by high mountains on the east side of the Montalto the highest peak of the Aspromonte. The sanctuary is difficult to reach. Until some years ago Polsi could only reached by foot. ()
Day trips
Territorial Abbey and Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Polsi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Montalto, Aspromonte, Costantino Lake.