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Sacromonte e Santuario Madonna del Sasso, Orselina

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Admire Sacromonte e Santuario Madonna del Sasso, a church sitting cliffside above Locarno and boasting great views of the lake and surrounding gorges. The founding of the church dates back to a 15th-century vision of the Virgin Mary, and the belief that a divine presence resides here endures to this day. The highly decorated interior includes many frescoes, paintings, and a life-size sculpture of the last supper. Head to the platform outside the church for the best vistas. Keep in mind that the trek to the church itself can be quite taxing, so consider taking the funicular up and later walking back down to the city. To visit Sacromonte e Santuario Madonna del Sasso on your holiday in Orselina, and find out what else Orselina has to offer, use our Orselina.

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By Monica M

Really wonderful. I live near Como but i habe to say this area is even better. Just my opinion of coarse. You can walk from the lake to the chuch through an ancient path, no cars. Just a little less..... more

Really wonderful. I live near Como but i habe to say this area is even better. Just my opinion of coarse. You can walk from the lake to the chuch through an ancient path, no cars. Just a little less..... more »
By saronic

My wife and me had been hiking the beautiful 'Sentiero Collina Alta' and when arriving at Orselina we decided to go down to Locarno by Madonna del Sasso, using for the last part the 'Via Crucis...

My wife and me had been hiking the beautiful 'Sentiero Collina Alta' and when arriving at Orselina we decided to go down to Locarno by Madonna del Sasso, using for the last part the 'Via Crucis... more »

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By Liliya Ivanova

Just beautiful 🤩❤️ it is really and exceptional view, you should enjoy. What is recommend is definitely walk downstairs from it towards Muralto - you will enjoy stunning paths and streets and views!

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By Peter Rosa

Interesting and very well preserved place above the roofs of Locarno with a spactacular view over the city and the lake. Pleasant to discover all its little stairways and hallways. Make sure to check out the church itself with its beautifully painted ceiling. Also have a look at the upper stairs up to the main street above, if you want to score some great pics with the lake and the mountains in the background, or even the building itself as a nice background for a cool portrait of you bird.

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