Sanctuary of Our Lady of Soviore
Santuario di Nostra Signora di Soviore
A sanctuary of Our Lady in the holm-oak woods above Monterosso, regarded as Liguria's oldest pilgrimage site and reachable on foot
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Soviore stands in the hills about 460 metres above Monterosso. According to legend its origins go back to the 8th century, and it is considered the oldest Marian pilgrimage site in Liguria. The present buildings are mainly in the 18th-century Baroque style. The surrounding area is a large old forest of holm oaks, and from the terrace you can look out over Monterosso Bay and the sea toward Corsica. The climb from the old town of Monterosso takes about 1 to 1.5 hours on foot; you can also drive or take a minibus. The sanctuary has a pilgrims' restaurant and guest rooms.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Monterosso al Mare
- Church of San Giovanni Battista, Monterosso
- Fegina Beach
- Il Gigante, Monterosso
- Church of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia
- Doria Castle, Vernazza
- Vernazza
- Levanto