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Sanctuary of the Consolata (Santuario della Consolata) Tours and Tickets

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Sanctuary of the Consolata (Santuario della Consolata)

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Sanctuary of the Consolata (Santuario della Consolata)
  • The Santuario della Consolata was damaged by an RAF bombing in 1943 but has since been repaired.

  • The church became a site of Marian worship after a blind man was said to have regained his sight after witnessing an apparition of the Virgin Mary in the 12th century.

  • One of the oldest portions of the church is its bell tower, which dates to the 11th century.

  • A volunteer group hosts free guided tours in several languages that are available upon request.