Sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Misericordia

Local nameBasilica Santuario Nostra Signora di Misericordia
LocationSavona, Italy

The Sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Misericordia is a church and surrounding buildings located some six kilometers from the center of Savona, Liguria, northern Italy.

It is built on the site commemorating the apparition of the Virgin Mary to the shepherd and officially blessed Antonio Botta. She appeared to the shepherd during a time of war between Savona and Genoa, and had the message inviting both parties to exercise "Misericordia e non Giustizia".

The church is located about 6 kilometers from the center of the city. The present Renaissance church was designed by Pace Antonio Sormano in 1536-1540. The Baroque facade was designed and built by Taddeo Carlone in 1609-1611. The interior is highly decorated by prominent architects and artists. The buildings surrounding the church became a hospice and orphanage.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctuary_of_Nostra_Signora_della_Misericordia

Address 7 Piazza Santuario, Santuario 17100, Italy

Coordinates 44°20'42.727" N 8°26'2.464" E

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