Sanctuary

Travel

Greccio, the Fascinating Site of the World's First Nativity Scene

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 11/04/2020 - 00:00

Known by worshipers around the world as the ‘Franciscan Bethlehem,’ the Sanctuary of Greccio is one of the four sanctuaries erected by St. Francis in the so-…

Travel

Spectacularly Placed: The Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona near Verona

by bsp-italy | Thu, 10/03/2019 - 00:00

For centuries a place devoted to silence and meditation, the Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona is built into a vertical cliff face on Mount Baldo at 774 meters…

Travel

Discovering the Gargano Peninsula in Apulia

by John Heseltine | Fri, 03/21/2014 - 00:00

The Gargano Peninsula, with its steep forested hills and beautiful coastline, is irresistible for holiday makers who relish its gorgeous weather and its…

Travel

Three of The Best: Monastery and Sanctuary Guest Houses

by Carla Passino | Thu, 02/19/2009 - 04:15

Fancy characterful accommodation at astoundingly low prices? Then try an Italian monastery. We picked three of the best ones that welcome lay guests Picture…