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Madonna del Monte Sanctuary

Church · Municipality of Marciana

30'
minutes to visit
12
km from Portoferraio harbour
Church Middle Ages Free admission about 30 minutes
The place

What Madonna del Monte Sanctuary is

Sanctuary · 12th c. · Chestnuts · Trail

Among the oldest and most venerated sanctuaries on the island, dating from the 12th century. Immersed in the chestnut woods of Monte Capanne, reachable on foot from Marciana. Preserves a fresco of the Madonna considered miraculous.

At a glance

Factsheet

Type Church
Historical period Middle Ages
Visit Open to visitors
Admission Free
Time needed about 30 minutes
Accessibility Not accessible to people with reduced mobility
Families with children Suitable
Municipality Marciana

Opening hours and ticket prices can change with the season: check with the site or the local tourist office before you go.

Getting there

Where it is and how to get there

12 km
Portoferraio harbour
20 km
Rio Marina harbour
21 km
Cavo harbour
5.7 km
Marina di Campo airport

Straight-line distances: the road route is longer.

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Where to stay

Where to stay near Madonna del Monte Sanctuary

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All accommodation in Marciana: Hotels 9 Apartments 1

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