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Shrine sacred sites in Italy

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Black Madonna of Naples
Christianity

Black Madonna of Naples

Naples, Campania, Italy

In a basilica at the edge of Naples' ancient market square, an icon with a dark face gazes down from above the high altar....

Black Madonna of Bologna
Christianity

Black Madonna of Bologna

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Black Madonna shrine known for San Luca Madonna, famous procession tradition

Madonna of Montenero
Christianity

Madonna of Montenero

Portoferraio, Tuscany, Italy

Black Madonna shrine known for Miraculous interventions, escape from captivity, healing miracles, numerous ex-votos

Black Madonna of Oropa
Christianity

Black Madonna of Oropa

Biella, Piedmont, Italy

Black Madonna shrine known for Fertility and healing miracles, statue becomes supernaturally heavy when moved, largest Marian shrine in Alps, crowned by Popes

Madonna dei Miracoli
Christianity

Madonna dei Miracoli

Chianni, Tuscany, Italy

Black Madonna shrine known for Weeping blood miracle (1494), healing sick, protection of city

Black Madonna of Rome
Christianity

Black Madonna of Rome

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Black Madonna shrine known for Various Black Madonna shrines including Santa Maria Maggiore

Madonna of Crea
Christianity

Madonna of Crea

Castellazzo, Piedmont, Italy

Black Madonna shrine known for Brought by St. Eusebius from Holy Land, UNESCO Sacro Monte, healing miracles

Madonna di Loreto
Christianity

Madonna di Loreto

Loreto, Ancona, Italy

Within the Holy House of Loreto stands a statue of the Madonna carved from Lebanese cedar, her face and hands dark....

Madonna of Tindari (Madonna Nera)
Christianity

Madonna of Tindari (Madonna Nera)

Patti, Sicily, Italy

Black Madonna shrine known for Miraculous healing powers, lagoon creation miracle, protection and blessings, pilgrimage site

Santa Casa di Loreto
Christianity

Santa Casa di Loreto

Loreto, Ancona, Italy

At the center of Loreto's basilica, enclosed within Bramante's marble screen, stand three rough stone walls....

Black Madonna of Assisi
Christianity

Black Madonna of Assisi

Assisi, Umbria, Italy

Black Madonna shrine known for Franciscan devotion, pilgrimage site

Our Lady of Loreto
Christianity

Our Lady of Loreto

Pesaro, Marche, Italy

Loreto preserves what Catholic tradition holds to be the actual house of the Holy Family from Nazareth — the room where the Annunciation took place and where Jesus spent...

Santuario di Vicoforte
Christianity

Santuario di Vicoforte

Vicoforte, Piedmont, Italy

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,...

Black Madonna of Palermo
Christianity

Black Madonna of Palermo

Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Black Madonna shrine known for Various Black Madonnas in Sicilian tradition

Black Madonna of Perugia
Christianity

Black Madonna of Perugia

Perugia, Umbria, Italy

Black Madonna shrine known for Medieval devotion, regional pilgrimage

Black Madonna of Bari
Christianity

Black Madonna of Bari

Bari, Apulia, Italy

Black Madonna shrine known for Madonna Odegitria, Byzantine tradition

Madonna of Trapani
Christianity

Madonna of Trapani

Trapani, Sicily, Italy

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...

Madonna of Bonaria
Christianity

Madonna of Bonaria

Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy

Black Madonna shrine known for Washed ashore in storm, patroness of sailors, healing miracles

Madonna dei Miracoli
Christianity

Madonna dei Miracoli

Saronno, Lombardy, Italy

Black Madonna shrine known for Weeping Madonna, healing of plague victims, miraculous cures

Black Madonna of Florence
Christianity

Black Madonna of Florence

Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Black Madonna shrine known for Multiple Black Madonna artworks in churches

Mamma Schiavona
Christianity

Mamma Schiavona

Mercogliano, Campania, Italy

Black Madonna shrine known for LGBTQ+ pilgrimage tradition, saved gay couple from death (1256 legend), miracle-working

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This guide includes 21 Shrine sacred sites in Italy, filtered from the Pilgrim Map atlas for stronger browsing and planning context.
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