Santuario della Madonna del Lares

The Marian Sanctuary Immersed in the Nature of the Giudicarie

The Sanctuary of the Madonna del Lares in Tione di Trento is one of the most evocative places of Marian devotion in the Giudicarie. Set in a secluded position surrounded by nature, the sanctuary takes its name from its location and is a destination for pilgrimages by the faithful from the valley and beyond. The tradition of Marian sanctuaries in isolated, naturalistic settings is typical of the Alps, where the Virgin is venerated as protector of mountain communities.

The sanctuary, with its atmosphere of contemplation and peace, is a place where spirituality merges with the beauty of the Alpine landscape. The Giudicarie, a land evangelised by Saint Vigilius and enriched by the art of the Baschenis, find in this sanctuary one of the most intense expressions of their Marian devotion.