Madonna de Tirano

Description

Catholic shrine of the Madonna di Tirano is a major tourist attraction in Tirano. The shrine is dedicated to the appearance of the Blessed Mother to Mario Degli Omodei on September 29, 1504, an event religious pilgrims credit with ending a pestilence. The church construction begun in 1505 and was consecrated in 1528.

Religious sites in Italy All sites in Tirano

Address
Piazza Della Basilica 34, Tirano, Italy

Established
1505

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