Sanctuary of the Madonna of Tirano
Santuario della Madonna di Tirano
A 16th-century Renaissance-style pilgrimage basilica and a landmark of Tirano, the southern terminus of the Bernina Express.
The Sanctuary of the Madonna of Tirano was begun in 1505 to commemorate a legend of the Virgin Mary appearing here. It is the most important pilgrimage site in northern Lombardy. Its Renaissance facade is finely decorated, and the interior contains an ornate carved wooden organ and frescoes. Tirano is the Italian terminus of the Bernina Express, and the red Bernina trains pass along the street beside the church. It takes about 50 minutes by car or bus from Bormio and can be linked with a journey on the Bernina Express to St. Moritz.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Grosio Rock Carvings Park
- Mortirolo Pass
- Val Viola
- Livigno
- Bormio Ski Area & Pista Stelvio
- Bormio Terme
- Bormio Old Town
- Bagni Nuovi di Bormio