Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona
Santuario della Madonna della Corona
A sanctuary built into the cliffs of Monte Baldo, appearing to hang between earth and sky. It is the most breathtaking pilgrimage site around Verona.
The Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona stands on a sheer cliff below the village of Spiazzi. The church is built tight against the rock face, with the Adige valley about 600 metres below. From a distance it looks as if it has been set into the mountain. The present buildings were reconstructed in the 1970s. The interior shows the bare rock, and it houses a 15th-century statue of the Virgin Mary with the dead Christ. You can walk down from Spiazzi to the church in about 20 minutes, or take a shuttle minibus. Fit visitors can also climb the 'Pilgrims' Path' from Brentino at the foot of the mountain, a climb of about 1,500 steps. Admission is free. It is about 45 km from Verona, so you need a car to get there.
Opening hours
About 07:00–19:30 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Monte Baldo Cable Car
- Malcesine & Scaliger Castle
- Valpolicella Wine Region
- Parco Natura Viva
- Lazise
- Bardolino
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes
- Basilica of San Zeno