Santuario della Madonnetta
Italy
We will stroll down another beautiful "creuza" called "Salita a porta delle Chiappe" and we will stop by another panoramic viewpoint where the storyteller will sing his third and last story, then we will continue to the Madonnetta Sanctuary, where you can see one of the most beautiful "risseu" (pebble mosaic) of the city
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Sanctuary of the Madonnetta, a place where the spiritual and the artistic converge in a uniquely Genoese fashion. As you stand before this sacred site, it is essential to understand that while its formal name is…
Listen in the app2The Permanent Presepio — A Century of Craftsmanship
We now enter the heart of the sanctuary’s artistic treasures: the permanent nativity scene. This is no mere seasonal decoration; it is a masterpiece of scenography and sculpture that remains open to the public year-round. …
Listen in the app3The Scenography of the Bisagno Valley
Turning your attention to the left side of the nativity, you will encounter a remarkable topographical recreation of the Genoese landscape as it appeared in the late 18th century. The artist Descopte utilized his Tyrolean…
Listen in the app4Maragliano’s Legacy — The Art of the Wooden Figure
As we focus on the central group of figures, we must discuss the towering figure of Anton Maria Maragliano, whose school is responsible for the most exquisite pieces in this sanctuary. Maragliano is the undisputed master of the…
Listen in the app5The Magi and the Pedevilla Group
To the right of the central Nativity, we find the opulent and dynamic group representing the arrival of the Magi, attributed to the sculptor Pedevilla. This section provides a stark contrast to the humble shepherds on the…
Listen in the app6A Global Sanctuary — St. Augustine in Nine Languages
In recent years, the Sanctuary of the Madonnetta has transformed itself from a local site of devotion into a center for international and interreligious dialogue. This evolution is perhaps most clearly embodied in the sanctuary's…
Listen in the app7The Architecture of the Sacred Hillside
The physical structure of the Sanctuary of the Madonnetta is as significant as the treasures it houses. Perched on the steep slopes above Genoa, the architecture must negotiate the challenging Ligurian terrain, resulting in a…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our visit to the Sanctuary of the Madonnetta, take a final moment to reflect on the layers of history and art we have encountered. From the early 17th-century carvings of Gini to the modern global outreach of the…
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What is Santuario della Madonnetta?
Santuario della Madonnetta is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 44.4213, 8.9316 |
| Last updated |
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