Built in Honor of the Madonna
Neighborhood: Outside the city
Nearest Train: ATC 20
Phone: +39 051 614 2339
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Erected in the Baroque style by Carlo Francesco Dotti in 1741, this church is perched on top of a hill overlooking the city of Bologna. Energetic tourists and ambitious joggers make the trek of just over three and a half kilometers (two miles) up to the majestic Santuario up the long portico lined with 666 arches leading from Porta Saragozza to the sanctuary on Colle della Guardia. Built in honor of an image of the Madonna, the edifice is beautiful, both for its architecture and its exclusive view. Each May the citizens of Bologna carry the figure of the Madonna around the city in procession. People travel from all over the world to take part; it is said that doing so is of great spiritual benefit.
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That was fun! and free!
The walk from the base of the hill at Meloncello bus stop was very long, thank goodness i've bee...
Reviewed by:DAVID from on Mar 02 2008
The best 50 minutes of your life!
Walking under all 666 Porticos in a little less than an hour lets you see all of Bologna in its beau...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 25 2006
The longest set of porticos in the world
The longest set of porticos in the world lead up the hill to this church where a miraculous painting...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 25 2005
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