San Luca sanctuary walk
Guide
Photo: Mattana · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeWalkAllow 2–3 h returnPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
The world's longest portico, nearly 4 km and over 600 arches, climbing from the edge of town to a hilltop sanctuary with views over the hills.
A brief history
The portico was built from 1674 so a sacred image of the Virgin could be carried up in procession, sheltered from the weather; it still is, every spring.
Tips
- Best time
- Morning, before the heat
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 2–3 h return
- Free days
- Always free
- Hours
- Sanctuary usually open daytime (check)
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Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Written in Flewaway's words by AI from this open data, not yet checked by a person. Prices, hours and rules change, so check before you go.
Good to know
- Area
- The hills: Green hills south of the city, topped by San Luca.
- Access
- Not step-free (stairs)
- Indoors or out
- Outdoors
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