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Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca
Religious site4.7 · 13 2964.5 · 4 044≈ 1 h 30 minFree entry3.9 km from the center
Perched atop Colle della Guardia overlooking Bologna, this striking circular Baroque sanctuary has welcomed pilgrims since the 12th century. It shelters a venerated Byzantine icon of the Virgin Mary traditionally attributed to Saint Luke. The shrine is reached via the world's longest covered portico, spanning 3.8 kilometers with 666 arched vaults that form a UNESCO World Heritage site, offering panoramic views over the Apennine hills.
Highlights
- World's longest covered portico stretching 3.8 kilometers with 666 arches
- Venerated Byzantine icon of the Madonna and Child attributed to Saint Luke
- Distinctive circular Baroque church crowning the summit of Colle della Guardia
- Sweeping panoramic vistas across Bologna and the rolling Emilia hillsides
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