About the event

The Church of Monte Beri­co, locat­ed in Vicen­za, Italy, is a revered reli­gious sanc­tu­ary and a sig­nif­i­cant pil­grim­age site. Perched atop a pic­turesque hill, the church boasts stun­ning archi­tec­tur­al beau­ty and his­tor­i­cal sig­nif­i­cance. Built in the 16th cen­tu­ry, it hon­ors the Vir­gin Mary and com­mem­o­rates her appear­ances to a local peas­ant woman. The church’s ele­gant facade and ornate inte­ri­or are adorned with intri­cate fres­coes, sculp­tures, and reli­gious art­works. Pil­grims ascend the hill to pay homage, seek­ing solace and bless­ings. The panoram­ic views of Vicen­za from the church grounds offer a serene back­drop for con­tem­pla­tion. A grand stair­case, known as the Holy Stair­case, con­nects the city to the church and serves as a route of devo­tion for those seek­ing spir­i­tu­al ful­fil­ment. The Church of Monte Beri­co stands as a tes­ta­ment to both faith and artistry, cap­ti­vat­ing vis­i­tors with its rich his­to­ry and tran­quil atmos­phere.