The most evocative one in Italy, suspended between heaven and earth, is the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Corona

Il Sanctuary of the Madonna della Corona it is one of those places that seem created to arouse devotion. Located on the border between Caprino Veronese and Ferrara di Monte Baldo, in the province of Verona, this Sanctuary is surrounded by a breathtaking panorama and inserted into the millenary rock of Monte Baldo.

The history of worship and veneration of this place dates back to centuries ago, when devotees began to frequent it and make theirs resonate prayers and supplications. It is as if the Faith had permeated the Sanctuary over the centuries. In the past, the Sanctuary could be reached only on foot through a wooded path and a staircase of 1.500 steps. But despite the commitment required, i Pilgrims they faced the journey with devotion and prayer, transforming this experience into an authentic ritual.

Today, thanks to one paved road it is more easily accessible to everyone and also offers a unique panoramic view. This place is not only a prayer sanctuary, but also a place of meditation and reflection interior immersed in nature.

The history of the sanctuary of the Madonna della Corona

The Sanctuary of the Madonna della Corona has one ancient history which dates back to the 15th century, when it was built as hermitage. The first church was built in 1530 to celebrate the appearance of the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows, a painted stone effigy depicting the Madonna holding the dead Christ in his arms. According to legend, during the siege of Rhodes by the Turks this effigy miraculously appeared in this place.

In 1625, thanks to the interest of the Knights of Malta, the church was elevated to Sanctuary rank and a new building was constructed. Over the centuries, the Sanctuary has been expanded and enriched with a Gothic façade and marble statues, taking on the appearance it has today.

A ladder, similar to the Holy Stairs of the basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano in Rome, evokes the journey that Jesus took during the Passion. Climbing this ladder means kneeling on each of the twenty-eight steps, pausing and praying at every stage of the Passion.

In addition to the Pietà of Our Lady of Sorrows, the Sanctuary boasts a collection of votive offered by the faithful who have received thank you from Our Lady over the centuries. There is also a notable wooden nativity scene and the Tomb of the Hermits, which houses the bodies of the ancient inhabitants of the hermitage.