Santuario di Montenero
Santuario di Montenero
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jonnygains
Bury, UK100 contributions
When u arrive in livorno by cruise ship , dont go racing off to florence and pisa, jump on the hop on hop off bus and see whats on ur doorstep???? The sanctuary is a gem, nice cafes in the square, great veiw of the bay, then do a trip on ghe canals !!
Written 31 August 2014
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Jean C
Cork, Ireland5 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
Take the number 2 bus from anywhere in Livorno to Mantenaro - it is the last stop on the line. You can then use your bus ticket to get onto the funicular railway which takes you up to the top of a hill. From here you can see out over the whole of Livorno - a spectacular sight. Also at the top of the hill is the most beautiful Sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady of Montenaro. There is a church, memorial room, candle room and visitors facilities. There is a lovely square which has nice cafe's and souvenir stalls. Santuario di Montenero is well worth a visit.
Written 10 October 2014
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Paul B
Stamford Bridge, UK19 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
Visited the hilltop location having caught the service bus number 2 from Livorno which terminates at the funicular railway. Catch the railway to reach the mountain top visit and spend some time wondering around the Church and look at the stunning views of the bay of Livorno from the terrace.
Written 6 April 2014
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webBorehamwood
Bedford, UK114 contributions
Aug 2013 • Couples
We didn't know what we were going to see and went by the funicular railway and expected only to get a magnificent view... but we found peace and tranquility as we walked the grounds. We didn't eat up there but there were plenty of options.
The railway cost E1.40 but you only have 75 minutes to go up and back.
The railway cost E1.40 but you only have 75 minutes to go up and back.
Written 5 August 2013
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mikezhivago
Manchester, UK1,423 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
Got here via the city tour bus that dropped us off with free tickets to use the funicular railway to reach the church. Amazing views and a little cooler up there as well. The church looks nothing special from outside but is stunning within . Take a walk around to inside of the building , there is a passage that circumvents the church and stop to take in the pictures. All of them depict the death of someone in a simplistic drawing or painting with the image of Mary in the corner. There is another room that shows more modern photos and pictures with equally morbid stories to tell . Fascinating but also a little saddening. But don't let me put you off , you can bypass all of these pictures and just take in the beauty of the church and enjoy the peace and tranquillity within.
Written 2 August 2014
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rosanna204
Livorno, Italy9 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
i think this is one of the most beautiful and suggestive sanctuary in Italy, but i am sure it is the best in Tuscany. it is located on a hill situated about six kilometers from Leghorn and the wiew is spectacular.you ca get there or by car or by the small and very carateristic funicular that i recommend you. the church is dated from the eigteenth century and the legend said that the Virgin Mary appeared to a shepherd and told him ton build the churh. there is a rich collection of " ex votos " housed around the chrurch, because the Madonna of Montenero miratulated so many people!!!
Written 1 August 2013
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PetcuRomeo
9 contributions
May 2012 • Business
this location is ok. its near livorno. we make 15 minute by bus from livorno. you can go up to the church from bus station with the cableway and u can use the bus ticket. I like to much the stories from the pictures inside the church.
Written 3 June 2012
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Karenagrace44
Oakham, UK14 contributions
Aug 2013
Stopped here before getting the car train Livorno. It's a great little place with amazing views over Livorno, the sea & mountains. Choices of a couple of local Italian restaurants. The one we tried, Il Contino was fantastic. Great food and very good value for money. We sat on the sun terrace looking out over the view. A wonderful respite before the chaos of boarding the train.
Written 3 August 2013
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George C
Edinburgh, UK274 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
and quiet mid-week. Apparently it gets very crowded at weekends.
We took the bus and the cable car and it's a fairly short trip from the city centre. The buses appeared to be co-ordinated with the cable car timings so the journey was simple.
The Sanctuary and dedications are interesting but it is worth a visit even for the views alone.
We took the bus and the cable car and it's a fairly short trip from the city centre. The buses appeared to be co-ordinated with the cable car timings so the journey was simple.
The Sanctuary and dedications are interesting but it is worth a visit even for the views alone.
Written 30 June 2014
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Brun066
Florence, Italy13,477 contributions
Dec 2012 • Friends
The sanctuary is located on a hill behind the town, from where you can enjoy a wide panorama. Although its foundation is previous, its current appearance dates from the eighteenth century or later.
The feature that most impresses the visitor is the rich collection of "ex votos" housed in an annex on the right of the church, an interesting document of popular religiosity.
Two weaknesses (but not directly related to the sanctuary): the kitsch of the goods sold by surrounding shops or stalls; and the fact that on Sunday, just as there is plenty of visitors, the nostalgic funicular leading to the sanctuary is stopped, due to financial problems of Livorno municipality (at least this was the situation in December 2012).
The feature that most impresses the visitor is the rich collection of "ex votos" housed in an annex on the right of the church, an interesting document of popular religiosity.
Two weaknesses (but not directly related to the sanctuary): the kitsch of the goods sold by surrounding shops or stalls; and the fact that on Sunday, just as there is plenty of visitors, the nostalgic funicular leading to the sanctuary is stopped, due to financial problems of Livorno municipality (at least this was the situation in December 2012).
Written 23 April 2013
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In genere no. Come in chiesa. Ma se lo tieni in collo o in borsa...
Written 2 September 2022
Buongiono è possibile entrare nel santuario in pantaloni corti fino al ginocchio per gli uomini ? Grazie
Written 25 July 2020
Dove si trova la funicolare?
Si può salire anche in auto?
Grazie
Giovanni
Written 8 April 2018
La si può andare tranquillAmnete in macchina
Written 8 April 2018
Hello,
Still not quite clear on how to get to the funicular from the port: is there a bus stop in/near the port? If someone knows which bus #?
Thank you!
Written 18 September 2017
I think there is only a bus from the town and not the port.
Written 21 September 2017
My walking ability is limited. When you get off the funicular at the top, is it a reasonably compact area to visit? I would guess my limit, without a sitting break for a while, would be 5-6 city blocks.
George
Written 24 April 2017
It's about 400m up a slight incline. In the square there are a couple of restaurants.
Written 29 April 2017
SoniaAcera
Pavia, Italy
Buongiorno Andiamo col camper questo natale a Livorno Vorremmo sapere come arrivare al Santuario senza dover muovere il camper del punto sosta a Ardenza oppure se prima del funiculare c'è qualche parccheggio dove lasciare il camper Grazie
Written 15 December 2016
La miglior via per arrivare a Montenero e' da vecchia A1 Aurelia, passato Antignano prima di arrivare ad Ardenza appena passato un ponte sulla ferrovia svolta a 90 gradi verso Montenero ( c'e' il cartello stradale ). Dopo salita e tornanti si deve lasciare la via principale per strada che si apre sulla dx e che ti fa arrivare tramite un sottopasso ad un parcheggio. Nel parcheggio, abbastanza grande ci sono anche le strisce bianche per i pullman, A meno che non vi siano dei cartelli di divieto di sosta per camper quando vado alla messa a Montenero lascio al macchina sempre li', poi a piedi scalinata salita e in qualche minuto si arriva in piazza con i sampietrini al Santuario. Da piazze delle Carrozze puoi andare a Montenero in funicolare, se prosegui avanti per la strada verso Montenero ( pendenza superiore al 10%) ad un certo devi tornare indietro per divieto di accesso.
Written 19 December 2016
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