Sanctuary of Montenero

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Sanctuary of Montenero

Abbey · Leghorn ·

Historic sanctuary with Baroque church, sea views, ex-votos

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Piazza di Montenero, 9, 57128 Livorno LI, Italy Get directions

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Sanctuary of Montenero

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3 Best Day Trips from Florence | Condé Nast Traveler

"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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Sanctuary of Montenero

Suraj Y.

Google

have profound memories form here eleven years ago. good view of coast, city and mountains. the church is grand with many pilgrims and devotees in attendance. one can take the train to go up. the sunday train was free.

B T.

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. D.

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.

Gina L.

Google

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

Powerpat_Nik S.

Google

Beautiful architecture and act of faith..

Andrew K.

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)

Kintail

Google

This is one of the stops when doing the open top bus tour. The price includes a ticket for the furnicular - time it right to get the next bus back, although when we were there he did wait for any latecomers. Well worth a stop for the views and wander round. Maybe just enough time for a coffee!

Sighting S.

Google

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