"One day, the devil challenged the Madonna. He stood before her and proposed:" Let's see who gets to the top of Castelmonte first. Whoever wins will have the city of Cividale. "The Madonna accepted the challenge, and they flew off the bridge..." #tuttitaly
The Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin rises in Castelmonte, 618 m above sea level, close to the Julian Alps.
Over the centuries, Castelmonte was fortified and enlarged until it became a village, which can be accessed from a single door.
Many faithful reach the Sanctuary on foot along a road dotted with 15 aedicules representing the mysteries of the Rosary.
The Sanctuary preserves the statue of the black Madonna
with child and some Baroque-style altars, the work of Venetian masters. For more info, click here.
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