Church, mosque or temple · Italy · Emilia-Romagna
Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca
A hilltop church reached by a very long covered portico.
For storytellers
Why Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca matters
Walk up a covered arcade of hundreds of arches from the edge of the city to a sanctuary on a hill. It's a pleasant uphill walk, popular with locals, and the view from the top covers the city and the hills.
Talking points
- The covered walkway has hundreds of arches.
- It's popular with joggers and pilgrims.
- Views over the city from the top.
- The walk up takes about an hour.
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