Sanctuary of Montenero

Abbey · Leghorn

Sanctuary of Montenero

Abbey · Leghorn

Piazza di Montenero, 9, 57128 Livorno LI, Italy

Highlights

Perched high above Livorno, the Sanctuary of Montenero is a stunning Baroque church and spiritual haven, offering breathtaking sea views and rich history.

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"A spiritual place in Tuscany with a beautiful church located right next to the sea."

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"Located on a hill overlooking the sea and the port of Livorno, Santuario di Montenero, which dates back to 1345, is among the most famous sites in Tuscany. The Baroque-style church dominant stucco-and-marble columns make for a striking building that dominates the surrounding scenery, and inside, the iconic image of Madonna of Montenero stands at the central altar. There are a variety of guided options ranging in price and depth; you can book a guided tour (a great way to hear about the myth and lore of the church) or simply explore on your own, guidebook in-hand." - Bridget Arsenault

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Gina Lepore

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this is a beautiful monastery located in the hilltops above Livorno. It’s a short bus ride make sure the bus that you take is clearly marked Montenero because initially I took the one that went to the beach and so I had to take the different bus and I lost a half hour of time but no big deal still totally worth it. it’s about 45 minutes from the train station in Livorno. the views are beautiful especially on a clear day. And it has a electrically powered cable car system really it’s a funicular that continuously runs probably until about six PM and so make sure you check the timetables and don’t forget to validate your tickets on all the buses

B Tay

Google

A must see when you get to Livorno. A peaceful sanctuary and it builds on the faith. Beautiful and splendour in every way.

Dan R. Deneyer

Google

Most impressive location with great view and many tokens of Catholic devotion. The church is located on top of a hill with a great view and inside you find a huge collection (over 12.000!) of tokens. Even if the religious part is not your thing, it's still worth a visit for the great view and the short trip by cableway.

Sighting Sarah

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Fantastic church! Really cool old pictures, views are amazing!

Richard Marland

Google

Very unusual and interesting place. Well worth a visit.

Powerpat_Nik SIRI

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Beautiful architecture and act of faith..

Andrew King

Google

Very moved by as well as interested in the folk art of the ex voto in the sanctuary - and the pharmacy selling bio products (tisanes, sweets, shampoo etc) is very good. Definitely worth a visit - especially if you combine it with a gastronomic pilgrimage to the fabulous Osteria fonte del penitente nearby (not the ones in the square in front of the sanctuary which are really grim)

Maggie Lynch

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Beautiful and peaceful sanctuary.