POI data

General information
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Cave (Grotto)
Santuario di Maria Santissima della Grotta
Church, ruined church, chapel, temple
Catholic
no
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Grotto is in the countryside and it was built, after a miracle happened in 1568, between 1570 and 1591. On its foundation has been handed down a legend: a blind man took refuge in a cave to shelter from a storm and miraculously appeared out an image of the Virgin, who urged him to erect a church in that place, promising protection to the inhabitants of Carpignano. The cave, which was originally an ancient Byzantine crypt, now is the lower part of the Sanctuary. Inside there is the image of the Madonna uncovered during the miracle.
The Feast of Our Lady of the Grotto is celebrated on July 2 and 3
Location
Via Santuario
Carpignano Salentino
73020
Italy
Puglia
40.2016
18.3440
60.45
Contact
"CARPINIANA eis ten polin" - UFFICIO INFORMAZIONI TURISTICHE
Additional information
Average
Unscheduled visit
Good
Medium
National
Average
Via Francigena del Sud
Religious tourism,Cultural tourism,Holiday tourism
Baroque,Byzantine,cultural attraction,Frescoes,Marian shrine,Religious attraction,Rupestral