Sanctuary of the Madonna della Sciara
Guide
Photo: Peppepappa · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
FreeChurchAllow 20–40 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A church rebuilt on top of the 1669 lava at Mompileri, where a marble statue of the Madonna was found intact under the rock.
A brief history
The village of Mompileri was buried; the statue was dug out of a cave in the lava in 1704.
Tips
- Best time
- Any time
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 20–40 min
- Free days
- Always free
- Hours
- Opening varies (check)
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Good to know
- Area
- Mompileri: The village buried by the 1669 lava.
- Dress code
- Shoulders and knees covered
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Indoors: good on a hot or rainy day
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