Built in Honor of the Madonna
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Erected in the Baroque style by Carlo Francesco Dotti in 1741, the long portico leading to the majestic Santuario is made up of 666 arches which run for 3500 meters from Porta Saragozza to the sanctuary on Colle della Guardia. Built in honor of an image of the Madonna, the edifice is beautiful, both for its architecture and its exclusive view. Each May the citizens of Bologna carry the figure of the Madonna around the city in procession. People travel from all over the world to take part; it is said that doing so is of great spiritual benefit. Admission: Free.
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That was fun! and free!
The walk from the base of the hill at Meloncello bus stop was very long, thank goodness i've bee...
Reviewed by:ficomano from on Mar 02 2008
The best 50 minutes of your life!
Walking under all 666 Porticos in a little less than an hour lets you see all of Bologna in its beau...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from Orlando,Fl. on Mar 25 2006
The longest set of porticos in the world
The longest set of porticos in the world lead up the hill to this church where a miraculous painting...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! User from Winston-Salem, NC on Mar 25 2005
