Italy
Abruzzo
1 site
Assergi
Assergi is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 42.45758, 13.40296. Located in L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy.
Ancona
1 site
Loretto
Loretto may refer to:
Apulia
4 sites
Basilica of St. Nicholas, Bari
Basilica of St. Nicholas, Bari, Italy is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.13031, 16.87014. Located in Bari, Puglia, Italy.
Black Madonna of Bari
Black Madonna shrine known for Madonna Odegitria, Byzantine tradition
Monte Gargano
Monte Gargano is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.70796, 15.95469. Located in Monte Sant'Angelo, Puglia, Italy.
San Giovanni Rotondo
San Giovanni Rotondo is the name of a town and comune in the province of Foggia and region of Apulia, in southern Italy. San Giovanni Rotondo was the home of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina from 28 July 1916 until his death on 23 September 1968. The Padre Pio Pilgrimage Church was built in devotion to the saint and dedicated on 1 July 2004. The town hosts a hospital and medical-research centre Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza (Home for the Relief of the Suffering) founded by Saint Pio of Pietrelcina. The nearby Sanctuary of Saint Michael the Archangel is also the site of Catholic pilgrimages and was visited by Pope John Paul II in 1987.
Campania
6 sites
Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Naples, Campania, Italy.
Black Madonna of Naples
Black Madonna shrine known for Madonna dell'Arco and other local Black Madonnas
Madonna di Montevergine (Mamma Schiavona)
Madonna di Montevergine (Mamma Schiavona) in Mercogliano, Campania, Italy.
Mamma Schiavona
Black Madonna shrine known for LGBTQ pilgrimage tradition, saved gay couple from death (1256 legend), miracle-working
Sanctuary of Montevergine
Sanctuary of Montevergine in Mercogliano, Campania, Italy.
The Ruins of Paestum (Basilica of Hera)
Paestum ( PEST-əm, US also PEE-stəm, Latin: [ˈpae̯stũː]) was a major ancient Greek city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, in Magna Graecia. The ruins of Paestum are famous for their three ancient Greek temples in the Doric order dating from about 550 to 450 BCE that are in an excellent state of preservation. The city walls and amphitheatre are largely intact, and the bottom of the walls of many other structures remain, as well as paved roads. The site is open to the public, and there is a modern national museum within it, which also contains the finds from the associated Greek site of Foce del Sele. Paestum was established around 600 BCE by settlers from Sybaris, a Greek colony in southern Italy, under the name of Poseidonia (Ancient Greek: Ποσειδωνία). The city thrived as a Greek settlement for about two centuries, witnessing the development of democracy. In 400 BCE, the Lucanians seized the city. Romans took over in 273 BCE, renaming it Paestum and establishing a Latin colony. Later, its decline ensued from shifts in trade routes and the onset of flooding and marsh formation. As Pesto or Paestum, the town became a bishopric (now only titular), but it was abandoned in the Early Middle Ages, and left undisturbed and largely forgotten until the eighteenth century. Today the remains of the city are found in the modern frazione of Paestum, which is part of the comune of Capaccio Paestum in the Province of Salerno in the region of Campania, Italy. The modern settlement, directly to the south of the archaeological site, is a popular seaside resort with long sandy beaches. The Paestum railway station on the Naples-Salerno-Reggio Calabria railway line is directly to the east of the ancient city walls.
Emilia-Romagna
1 site
Black Madonna of Bologna
Black Madonna shrine known for San Luca Madonna, famous procession tradition
Lazio
21 sites
Alatri acropoli
Alatri acropoli is a acropolis of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.72462, 13.34415. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological. Located in Alatri, Lazio, Italy.
Basilica di San Clemente, Rome
Basilica di San Clemente, Rome, Italy is a basilica of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.88933, 12.49758. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological, pilgrimage. Tradition: Christianity. Associated figure: Saint Clement. Located in Roma, Lazio, Italy.
Basilica di Sant’ Agostino, Rome
Basilica di Sant’ Agostino, Rome, Italy is a basilica of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.90084, 12.47428. Attributes: built, cultural, pilgrimage. Tradition: Christianity. Associated figure: St. Augustine. Located in Roma, Lazio, Italy.
Basilica di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome
Basilica di Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome, Italy is a basilica of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.88719, 12.47657. Attributes: built, cultural, pilgrimage. Tradition: Christianity. Associated figure: Saint Cecilia. Located in Roma, Lazio, Italy.
Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere, Rome
Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere, Rome, Italy is a basilica of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.88947, 12.46966. Attributes: built, cultural, pilgrimage. Tradition: Christianity. Associated figure: Virgin Mary. Located in Roma, Lazio, Italy.
Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Rome
Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Rome, Italy is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.89760, 12.49841. Located in Roma, Lazio, Italy.
Basilica of St. Lawrence Outside the Walls, Rome
Basilica of St. Lawrence Outside the Walls, Rome, Italy is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.90253, 12.52056. Located in Roma, Lazio, Italy.
Basilica of St. Mary of Minerva, Rome
Basilica of St. Mary may refer to:
Basilica of St. Sebastian Outside the Walls, Rome
Basilica of Saint Sebastian or St. Sebastian may refer to: Basilica of St. Sebastian, Salvador, in Salvador, Brazil Basilica of St. Sebastian, Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, Sicily Basilica of St. Sebastian Outside the Walls, otherwise the Basilica di San Sebastiano fuori le mura or San Sebastiano ad Catacumbas, Rome Basilica of St. Sebastian, Manila, otherwise San Sebastian Church (Manila), Philippines Basilica of St. Sebastian, Diriamba, Nicaragua
Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, Rome
Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, Rome, Italy is a basilica of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.88824, 12.51584. Attributes: built, cultural, pilgrimage. Tradition: Christianity. Associated figure: Holy Cross. Located in Roma, Lazio, Italy.
Basilica Parrocchiale di Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome
Basilica Parrocchiale di Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome, Italy is a basilica of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.91149, 12.47666. Attributes: built, cultural. Tradition: Christianity. Associated figure: Virgin Mary. Located in Roma, Lazio, Italy.
Black Madonna of Rome
Black Madonna shrine known for Various Black Madonna shrines including Santa Maria Maggiore
Mausoleo di Santa Costanza, Rome
Mausoleo di Santa Costanza, Rome, Italy is a mausoleum of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.92264, 12.51744. Attributes: built, cultural. Tradition: Christianity. Associated figure: Santa Costanza. Located in Roma, Lazio, Italy.
Monte Cassino
The Abbey of Monte Cassino (today usually spelled Montecassino) is a Catholic, Benedictine monastery on a rocky hill about 130 kilometres (80 mi) southeast of Rome, in the Latin Valley. Located on the site of the ancient Roman town of Casinum, it is the first house of the Benedictine Order, having been established by Benedict of Nursia himself around 529. It was for the community of Monte Cassino that the Rule of Saint Benedict was composed. The first monastery on Monte Cassino was sacked by the invading Lombards around 570 and abandoned. Of the first monastery almost nothing is known. The second monastery was established by Petronax of Brescia around 718, at the suggestion of Pope Gregory II and with the support of the Lombard Duke Romuald II of Benevento. It was directly subject to the pope and many monasteries in Italy were under its authority. In 883, the monastery was sacked by Saracens and abandoned again. The community of monks resided first at Teano and then from 914 at Capua before the monastery was rebuilt in 949. During the period of exile, the Cluniac Reforms were introduced into the community. The 11th and 12th centuries were the abbey's golden age. It acquired a large secular territory around Monte Cassino, the so-called Terra Sancti Benedicti ("Land of Saint Benedict"), which it heavily fortified with castles. It maintained good relations with the Eastern Church, even receiving patronage from Byzantine emperors. It encouraged fine art and craftsmanship by employing Byzantine artisans. In 1057, Pope Victor II recognised the abbot of Monte Cassino as having precedence over all other abbots. Many monks rose to become bishops and cardinals, and three popes were drawn from the abbey: Stephen IX (1057–58), Victor III (1086–87) and Gelasius II (1118–19). During this period, a monastic chronicle, Chronica sacri monasterii casinensis, was written by two of its own, Cardinal Leo of Ostia and Peter the Deacon (who also compiled the cartulary). By the 13th century, the monastery's decline had set in. In 1239, the Emperor Frederick II garrisoned troops in it during his war with the Papacy. In 1322, Pope John XXII elevated the abbey into a bishopric but this was suppressed in 1367. The buildings were destroyed by an earthquake in 1349, and in 1369 Pope Urban V demanded a contribution from all Benedictine monasteries to fund the rebuilding. In 1454, the abbey was placed in commendam and in 1504 was made subject to the Abbey of Santa Giustina in Padua. In 1799, Monte Cassino was sacked again by French troops during the French Revolutionary Wars. The abbey was dissolved by the Italian government in 1866. The building became a national monument with the monks as custodians of its treasures. In 1944, during World War II, it was the site of the Battle of Monte Cassino, when the building was destroyed by Allied bombing. It was rebuilt after the war. After the reforms of the Second Vatican Council the monastery was one of the few remaining territorial abbeys within the Catholic Church. On 23 October 2014, Pope Francis applied the norms of the motu proprio Ecclesia Catholica of Paul VI (1976) to the abbey, removing from its jurisdiction all 53 parishes and reducing its spiritual jurisdiction to the abbey itself — while retaining its status as a territorial abbey. The former territory of the Abbey, except the land on which the abbey church and monastery sit, was transferred to the diocese of Sora-Cassino-Aquino-Pontecorvo. Pope Francis at the same time appointed Father Donato Ogliari as the new Abbot who will serve as the 192nd successor of Saint Benedict. As of 2015, the monastic community consists of 13 monks. Ogliari was succeeded as abbot by Antonio Luca Fallica in 2023.
Pantheon, Rome
Pantheon, Rome, Italy is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.89861, 12.47687. Located in Roma, Lazio, Italy.
Parrocchia di San Giovanni Leonardi, Rome
Parrocchia di San Giovanni Leonardi, Rome, Italy is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.86549, 12.59420. Located in Roma, Lazio, Italy.
Rieti
Rieti (Italian: [ˈrjɛːti]; Latin: Reate, Sabino: Riete) is a town and comune in Lazio, central Italy, with a population of 47,700. It is the administrative seat of the province of Rieti and see of the diocese of Rieti, as well as the modern capital of the Sabina region. The town centre stands on a small hilltop, commanding from the southern edge the wide Rieti valley, at the bottom of the Sabine hills and of monti Reatini, including mount Terminillo. The plain was once a large lake, drained by the ancient Romans, and is now the fertile basin of the Velino River. Only the small Ripasottile and Lungo lakes remain of the larger original.
San Nicola in Carcere, Rome
San Nicola in Carcere, Rome, Italy is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.89113, 12.48002. Located in Roma, Lazio, Italy.
Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia, Palestrina
Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia, Palestrina, Italy is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.84002, 12.89241. Located in Palestrina, Lazio, Italy.
Subiaco
Subiaco may refer to: Subiaco, Arkansas, a town in the United States Subiaco Abbey (Arkansas), a Benedictine monastery Subiaco Academy, operated by the abbey Subiaco, Lazio, a town in Italy, site of St. Benedict's first monastery Subiaco, Western Australia, suburb of Perth Subiaco Oval, a sports ground and former stadium Subiaco Football Club City of Subiaco, a local government municipality in Perth, Western Australia centred on the suburb of the same name Subiaco Creek, a watercourse in Sydney, Australia.
Tempio di Portuno, Rome
Tempio di Portuno, Rome, Italy is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.88924, 12.48092. Located in Roma, Lazio, Italy.
Liguria
1 site
Cervo
Cervo may refer to:
Lombardy
1 site
Madonna dei Miracoli
Black Madonna shrine known for Weeping Madonna, healing of plague victims, miraculous cures
Marche
1 site
Our Lady of Loreto
The Basilica della Santa Casa (English: Basilica of the Holy House) is a Marian shrine in Loreto, in the Marches, Italy. The basilica is known for enshrining the house in which the Blessed Virgin Mary is believed by some Catholics to have lived. Pious legends claim the same house was flown over by angelic beings from Nazareth to Tersatto (Trsat in Croatia), then to Recanati, before arriving at the current site. The basilica is also known for enshrining the Madonna and Child image of "Our Lady of
Molise
1 site
Castelpetroso
Castelpetroso is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Isernia in the Italian region Molise, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) west of Campobasso and about 10 kilometres (6 mi) southeast of Isernia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,708 and an area of 22.6 square kilometres (8.7 sq mi). Castelpetroso borders the following municipalities: Carpinone, Castelpizzuto, Pettoranello del Molise, Santa Maria del Molise.
Piedmont
5 sites
Black Madonna of Oropa
Black Madonna shrine known for Fertility and healing miracles, statue becomes supernaturally heavy when moved, largest Marian shrine in Alps, crowned by Popes
Madonna of Crea
Black Madonna shrine known for Brought by St. Eusebius from Holy Land, UNESCO Sacro Monte, healing miracles
Santuario di N.S. di Oropa
Santuario di N.S. di Oropa, Italy is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 45.62723, 7.98056. Located in Biella, Piemonte, Italy.
Santuario di Vicoforte
The Santuario di Vicoforte (also known as Santuario Regina Montis Regalis) is a monumental church located in the commune of Vicoforte, province of Cuneo, Piedmont, northern Italy. It is known for having the largest elliptical cupola in the world.
Varallo
Varallo may refer to:
Sardegna
1 site
Giants' Grave of Sa Domu e s'Orcu
Giants' Grave of Sa Domu e s'Orcu in Siddi, Sardegna, Italy.
Sardinia
48 sites
Altare prenuragico di Monte d’Accoddi
Altare prenuragico di Monte d’Accoddi is a prehistoric altar of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.79067, 8.44898. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological, ceremonial. Located in Sassari, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Altare Rupestre di Santo Stefano
Altare Rupestre di Santo Stefano is a altar of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.72749, 9.10729. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological, ceremonial. Located in Oscheri/Oschiri, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Basilica Santuario Nostra Signora di Bonaria
The following is a list of Roman Catholic basilicas in Italy, listed by diocese and comune. The date of designation as a basilica is in parentheses.
Chiesa di Nostra Signora di Tergu
Chiesa di Nostra Signora di Tergu is a church of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.87100, 8.72054. Attributes: built, cultural. Tradition: Christianity. Associated figure: Nostra Signora. Located in Zelgu/Tergu, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Church of the Holy Trinity Saccargia (Basilica della Santissima Trinita de Saccargia)
Church of the Holy Trinity Saccargia (Basilica della Santissima Trinita de Saccargia) is a church of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.67117, 8.68932. Attributes: built, cultural. Tradition: Christianity. Associated figure: Holy Trinity. Located in Codronzanu/Codrongianos, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Coddu Vecchiu Grave
Coddu Vecchiu Grave is a grave of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.05023, 9.35581. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological. Located in Alzachèna/Arzachena, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Complesso Nuragico di Malchittu
Complesso Nuragico di Malchittu is a nuragic complex of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.07904, 9.41052. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological. Tradition: Nuragic. Located in Alzachèna/Arzachena, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Complesso Nuragico e Nuraghe di Noddule
Complesso Nuragico e Nuraghe di Noddule is a nuragic complex of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.38735, 9.28354. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological. Tradition: Nuragic. Located in Nùgoro/Nuoro, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Complesso Nuragico Romanzesu
Complesso Nuragico Romanzesu is a nuragic complex of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.53054, 9.32560. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological, ceremonial. Tradition: Nuragic. Located in Bitzi/Bitti, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Complesso Nuragico Sos Nurattolos
Complesso Nuragico Sos Nurattolos is a nuragic complex of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.68795, 9.31284. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological. Located in Alà/Alà dei Sardi, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Complesso Prenuragico di Monte Baranta
Complesso Prenuragico di Monte Baranta is a prehistoric complex of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.63209, 8.39729. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological. Located in S'Ulumedu/Olmedo, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Dolmen Ciuledda
Dolmen Ciuledda is a dolmen of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.94210, 9.17825. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological. Located in Luras, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Dolmen di Billella o Bilella
Dolmen di Billella o Bilella is a dolmen of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.93729, 9.16022. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological. Located in Luras, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Dolmen di Ladas
Dolmen di Ladas is a dolmen of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.94397, 9.17876. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological. Located in Luras, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Dolmen Sa Coveccada
Dolmen Sa Coveccada is a dolmen of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.50820, 8.86671. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological. Located in Mores, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Domus de janas
Domus de janas, Sas Concas is a necropolis of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.29151, 9.17240. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological. Located in Onieri/Oniferi, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Domus de janas San Sebastián, Buddusò
Domus de janas San Sebastián, Buddusò is a prehistoric burial site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.58099, 9.26325. Attributes: natural, cultural, archaeological. Located in Uddusò/Buddusò, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Fonte Nuragica di Su Notante
Fonte Nuragica di Su Notante is a spring of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.48360, 9.64883. Attributes: natural, cultural, archaeological. Located in Irgoli, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Fonte Sacra Su Tempiesu
Fonte Sacra Su Tempiesu is a spring of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.40949, 9.41054. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological. Located in Orune, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Giant’s Grave of Sa Domu e s’Orcu
Giant’s Grave of Sa Domu e s’Orcu is a grave of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 39.25753, 9.35972. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological. Located in Quartùcciu/Quartucciu, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Li Mizzani Giant’s Tomb (Tomba Dei Giganti)
Li Mizzani Giant’s Tomb (Tomba Dei Giganti) is a tomb of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.23328, 9.17654. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological. Located in Lungòni/Santa Teresa Gallura, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Madonna of Bonaria
Black Madonna shrine known for Washed ashore in storm, patroness of sailors, healing miracles
Monte Gonare
Mount Gonare is a mountain formation in central Sardinia, in the province of Nuoro. It is located in the administrative territory of Orani and Sarule and rises to an elevation of 1,083 m above sea level. The territory of the mountain complex has been proposed and included among the sites of community interest of the region of Sardinia.
Necropoli di Li Muri
Necropoli di Li Muri is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.07015, 9.32158. Located in Alzachèna/Arzachena, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Necropolis di Montessu
Necropolis di Montessu is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 39.13111, 8.67153. Located in Sa Baronia/Villaperuccio, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Necropolis of Pranu Mutteddu
Necropolis of Pranu Mutteddu is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 39.56776, 9.26908. Located in Goni, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Nuraghe Arrubiu
The Nuraghe Arrubiu is one of the largest nuraghes in Sardinia. It is in Orroli, in the province of South Sardinia. Its name means "red nuraghe" in the Sardinian language, which derives from the basalt stones it had been built with. The structure was built during the fifteenth century BC; the main tower originally reached a height of between 25 and 30 metres, making it one of the tallest structures in Bronze Age Europe. The main structure, which is made up of five towers, is protected by two secondary walls, making a total of 21 towers. The area covered by the complex is ca. 3000 square metres. The nuraghe was also provided with a complex drainage system that provided the cistern with water.
Nuraghe Boddo
Nuraghe Boddo is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.63920, 9.34758. Located in Alà/Alà dei Sardi, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Nuraghe Lugherras
Nuraghe Lugherras is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.09793, 8.71390. Located in Paulle/Paulilatino, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Nuraghe of Saint Constantine, Sa domo de su re (The house of the king)
Nuraghe Santu Antine, Torralba is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.48649, 8.76993. Located in Turalva/Torralba, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Nuraghe Ruju
Nuraghe Ruju, Torralba is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.49664, 8.81232. Located in Turalva/Torralba, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Pozzo Sacro di Santa Vittoria
Pozzo Sacro di Santa Vittoria is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 39.71185, 9.10250. Located in Serri, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
S’ Ena ‘e Tomes
S’ Ena ‘e Tomes is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.37896, 9.51530. Located in Durgali/Dorgali, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Sacred Well of Saint Christina
Pozzo Sacro di Santa Cristina is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.06141, 8.73283. Located in Paulle/Paulilatino, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Santuario di Nostra Signora di Bonaria
Santuario di Nostra Signora di Bonaria is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 39.20840, 9.12535. Located in Casteddu/Cagliari, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Temple of Antas
The Temple of Antas is an ancient Carthaginian-Roman temple in the commune of Fluminimaggiore, southern Sardinia, Italy. It is located in an area colonised by the Carthaginians and then by the Romans, attracted by its silver and lead deposits. It consists of a Roman temple, under whose steps are the remains of the Carthaginian one, which was dedicated to the god Sid Addir, a later incarnation of the local god Sardus Pater Babai, the main male divinity of the Nuragic civilization. The original temple had been built around 500 BC over a sacred limestone outcrop, and restored around 300 BC. The Roman temple was built by emperor Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) and restored under Caracalla (213-217 AD). Its remains were discovered in 1836 by general Alberto La Marmora, and rebuilt to the current status in 1967. The fore section of the temple includes six columns, with a height of some 8 metres, with Ionic capitals. Originally a triangular pediment was also present. The cella was accessed through two side openings and had a mosaic-covered pavement, part of which has been preserved. The temple was provided with two square reservoirs, which housed the water for the sacred rites of purification. It is likely that a statue of the Sardus Pater was housed in the cella. According to the size of the only remain found, a finger, it has been estimated that it was some 3 metres high. The archaeological area of temple includes a small necropolis, remains of an ancient Nuragic village (13th-10th centuries BC), Roman quarries of limestone and an ancient path connecting the temple to a sacred cave where the water cult was practised.
The Giants' Tomb of Barranc Mannu
Tomba di giganti di Barrancu Mannu is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 39.09668, 8.76915. Located in Santadi, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
The Giants' Tomb of Li Lolghi
Tomba dei Gigante di Li Lolghi is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.06672, 9.33353. Located in Alzachèna/Arzachena, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
The Giants' Tomb of Madau
Tombe dei Giganti Madau, Fonni is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.12238, 9.33071. Located in Orgòsolo/Orgosolo, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
The Giants' Tomb of Osono
Tomba dei Giganti Osono is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.03499, 9.61664. Located in Triei, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
The Giants' Tomb of Pascaredda
Tomba di giganti di Pascaredda is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.90803, 9.17425. Located in Caragnani/Calangianus, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
The Giants' Tomb of S'Ena'e Thomes
Tomba dei Giganti S’Ena’e Thomes is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.37899, 9.51535. Located in Durgali/Dorgali, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
The Giants' Tomb of Su Mont'e s'Abe
Tomba dei Giganti Su Mont’e s’Abe is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.87559, 9.48418. Located in Olbia, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
The Giants' Tomb—The Ogre House
Tomba dei Gigante Sa Domu ‘e S’Orcu is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 39.68610, 8.87115. Located in Siddi, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
The sacred complex of Janna'e Pruna
Janna 'e Pruna is a temple of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.48568, 9.64818. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological. Located in Irgoli, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Tomb of Giants and Nuraghe Imbertighe
Tomb of Giants and Nuraghe Imbertighe is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 40.20812, 8.80659. Located in Bòrore/Borore, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Tomba dei Gigante di Aiodda
Tomba dei Gigante di Aiodda is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 39.77173, 9.07798. Located in Nuragus, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Tomba dei Giganti, Santa Teresa di Gallura
Tomba dei Giganti, Santa Teresa di Gallura is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.23328, 9.17654. Located in Lungòni/Santa Teresa Gallura, Sardigna/Sardegna, Italy.
Sicily
12 sites
Black Madonna of Palermo
Black Madonna shrine known for Various Black Madonnas in Sicilian tradition
Cathedral of Syracuse
Duomo di Siracusa is a cathedral of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 37.05963, 15.29346. Attributes: built, cultural. Located in Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy.
Cathedral of Syracuse
Cathedral of Syracuse in Syracuse (Siracusa), Sicily, Italy.
Doric Temple of Segesta
Tempio di Segesta is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 37.94142, 12.83246. Located in Calatafimi Segesta, Sicilia, Italy.
Madonna of Tindari (Madonna Nera)
Black Madonna shrine known for Miraculous healing powers, lagoon creation miracle, protection and blessings, pilgrimage site
Madonna of Trapani
The Basilica-Sanctuary of Maria Santissima Annunziata (also called "Madonna of Trapani") is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica, dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Trapani, in Sicily. It is included in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trapani.
Selinunte Archeological Park
Parco Archeologico di Selinunte is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 37.58369, 12.82501. Located in Castelvetrano, Sicilia, Italy.
Temple of Apollo
Temple of Apollo, Syracuse is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 37.06388, 15.29304. Located in Siracusa, Sicilia, Italy.
Temple of Concordia
Temple of Concordia is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 37.28968, 13.59203. Located in Agrigento, Sicilia, Italy.
The Sanctuary of Saint Rosalia
Santuario di Santa Rosalia is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 38.16796, 13.35182. Located in Palermo, Sicilia, Italy.
The Sanctuary of Tindari
Santuario Maria Ss.ma del Tindari is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 38.14129, 15.04634. Located in Patti, Sicilia, Italy.
Tindari
Tindari is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 38.14129, 15.04634. Located in Patti, Sicilia, Italy.
Tuscany
4 sites
Black Madonna of Florence
Black Madonna shrine known for Multiple Black Madonna artworks in churches
La Verna
La Verna (Latin: Alverna) is a locality on Mount Penna (Italian: Monte Penna), an isolated mountain of 1,283 metres (4,209 ft) situated in the centre of the Tuscan Apennines, rising above the valley of the Casentino, central Italy. The place is known especially for its association with Saint Francis of Assisi (he is said to have received the stigmata here) and for the Sanctuary of La Verna (Santuario della Verna), which grew up in his honour. Administratively it falls within the Tuscan province of Arezzo and the comune of Chiusi della Verna, Italy. The Sanctuary of La Verna, located a few kilometers from Chiusi della Verna (Arezzo), in the National Park of Casentino Forests, Mount Falterona and Campigna, is famous for being the place where St. Francis of Assisi would receive the stigmata on September 14, 1224. Built in the southern part of Mount Penna at 1,128 metres (3,701 ft) high, the Sanctuary is home to numerous chapels and places of prayer and meditation In August 1921 Pope Benedict XV elevated the church to the status of minor basilica.
Madonna dei Miracoli
Black Madonna shrine known for Weeping blood miracle (1494), healing sick, protection of city
Madonna of Montenero
Black Madonna shrine known for Miraculous interventions, escape from captivity, healing miracles, numerous ex-votos
Umbria
3 sites
Assisi
Assisi is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 43.07497, 12.60540. Located in Assisi, Umbria, Italy.
Black Madonna of Assisi
Black Madonna shrine known for Franciscan devotion, pilgrimage site
Black Madonna of Perugia
Black Madonna shrine known for Medieval devotion, regional pilgrimage
Veneto
1 site
Padova
Padova is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 45.40139, 11.88077. Located in Padova, Veneto, Italy.