Santuario della Mentorella, Capranica Prenestina

Name: Santuario della Mentorella
Address: Via della Mentorella 1, Capranica Prenestina, 00030, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 9547 1899

#1 among attractions in Capranica Prenestina

Top attraction, Church

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Santuario della Mentorella, Capranica Prenestina

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Facts and practical information

The Mother of Grace Shrine of Mentorella is one of the oldest Marian shrines in Italy and Europe.

It rises at an altitude of 1018 meters above sea level on a jutting cliff on the eastern slope of Mount Guadagnolo that drops almost sheer to the Giovenzano Valley below, between Tivoli and Palestrina, southeast of Rome. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Apostolic Church, and is guarded by the Congregation of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Coordinates: 41°55'17"N, 12°56'11"E

Address

Via della Mentorella 1Capranica Prenestina 00030 Italy

Contact

+39 06 9547 1899

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Day trips

Santuario della Mentorella – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monti Prenestini, Nile mosaic of Palestrina, Castel San Pietro Romano, Museo Nazionale Archeologico Prenestino.

0.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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Ship
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Area
Castel San Pietro Romano, Palestrina
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6 miS
41°50'26"N • 12°53'32"E
Museo Nazionale Archeologico Prenestino, Palestrina
154 min walk • History museum, Museum
6.4 miSE
Locality
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Locality
Castel Madama
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Locality
San Gregorio da Sassola
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Locality
San Vito Romano
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5.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Stadio Olindo Galli
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5.3 miSE
Town
Bellegra
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5.4 miE
Locality
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