Religious Places

The Abbey of Piona, or Priory of Piona, is an Italian abbey located on the Lecco shore of Lake Como, in the territory of the municipality of Colico. T… Read the rest

The sanctuary of the Madonna del Tindari is one of the most beloved of all Sicily. It stands on top of the hill of the same name overlooking the lakes… Read the rest

On the hills near the city of Narni, in Umbria, stands the splendid religious complex of the Abbey of San Cassiano. Formed by a village that encloses… Read the rest

The sanctuary of Our Lady of the Angel in Caorle seems wrapped in the embrace of the sea. An embrace at times too strong: because of the violence of t… Read the rest

The sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Montenero in Riomaggiore, in the province of La Spezia, can only be reached by crossing vineyards and Mediterranean… Read the rest

Small, simple, unique: this is the sanctuary of Avvocata in Maiori, located at over 800 meters high on Mount Falerzio, also known as Mount Avvocata, o… Read the rest

As its name suggests, the sanctuary of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae in Santa Maria di Leuca is on the last offshoot of the Salento, on the promontory… Read the rest

At the top of the island of San Nicola, from whose rocky spur it dominates the magnificent sea of the Tremiti, the abbey of Santa Maria a Mare was bui… Read the rest

Built in the Gothic style, the Church of St Nicholas in Talnin is a true medieval spectacle as it is the oldest place of worship in the town. This fan… Read the rest

Hidden in a small town in Vidracco in Piedmont is the secret of the world’s largest underground temple, certified by the Guinness Book of Record… Read the rest