Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Castelmonte - Prepotto (UD) - Friuli-Venezia Giulia

"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

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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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