Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso

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The Madonna del Sasso sanctuary is on a spur over the Lake Orta at 638 m height, in the Madonna del Sasso municipality. From the square in front of the church, called "the Cusio's balcony", there is a great view on the lake, the Mottarone, the Alps and the Novara area. ()

Local name: Santuario della Madonna del Sasso Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 45°47'30"N, 8°22'7"E

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PiedmontItaly

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Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basilica di San Giulio, Mater Ecclesiae Abbey, Sacro Monte di Varallo, Lake Orta.

1.5 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Church, Architecture
Basilica di San Giulio, Orta San Giulio
39 min walk • Nestled on the enchanting island of San Giulio in the middle of Lake Orta, the Basilica di San Giulio is a serene spiritual retreat and a jewel of Italian religious architecture. This historic basilica, a cornerstone of faith and history in the picturesque city of Orta...
1.5 miE
Monastery
Mater Ecclesiae Abbey, Orta San Giulio
40 min walk • Mater Ecclesiae Abbey is an Italian Benedictine territorial abbey of nuns founded in 1973. The abbey is located on Lake Orta in northern Italy, considered one of the most scenic sites in the country.
5.7 miW
Park, Sacred and religious sites, Museum
Sacro Monte di Varallo
147 min walk • Nestled in the serene mountains of northern Italy, the Sacro Monte di Varallo stands as a testament to religious devotion and artistic achievement. This sacred site, founded in the late 15th century, is not only a park but a complex of chapels, statues, and frescoes...
2.2 miNE
Sprawling lake in picturesque surrounds
Lake Orta
57 min walk • Nestled in the verdant foothills of the Italian Alps lies Lake Orta, a serene and lesser-known gem compared to its larger neighbors in the Lombardy region. This glacial lake, with its crystal-clear waters, is a tranquil retreat away from the bustle of the more...
5.9 miW
Church
Church of Holy Mary of Grace
150 min walk • The Church of Holy Mary of Grace, known more famously as Santa Maria delle Grazie, stands as a monumental testament to Renaissance art and devout faith in Milan, Italy. This church, coupled with its Dominican convent, is renowned worldwide primarily for housing one of...
2.5 miE
45°48'4"N • 8°25'11"E
Bagnera, Orta San Giulio
65 min walk • Beach
2.1 miE
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Park
Sacro Monte di Orta, Orta San Giulio
53 min walk • The Sacro Monte di Orta is a Roman Catholic devotional complex in the comune of Orta San Giulio on the summit of a hill known as San Nicolao, which faces the western shore of Lake Orta.
3 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Santuario della Madonna della Bocciola, Ameno, Piedmont
76 min walk • The Santuario della Madonna della Bocciola is in Ameno municipality, Province of Novara, Italy.
5.7 miW
Park
Sacro Monte di Varallo Natural Reserve
146 min walk • The Sacro Monte di Varallo Natural Reserve, that includes the wood around the Sacro Monte di Varallo, was established in 1980 in the Piedmont region.
~1860 ftSE
Church, Architecture
Santuario della Madonna del Sasso
9 min walk • The Madonna del Sasso sanctuary is on a spur over the Lake Orta at 638 m height, in the Madonna del Sasso municipality. From the square in front of the church, called "the Cusio's balcony", there is a great view on the lake, the Mottarone, the Alps and the Novara area.
1.5 miSE
45°46'34"N • 8°23'22"E
Museo del Rubinetto e della sua Tecnologia, San Maurizio d'Opaglio
38 min walk • Museum