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A very large and welcoming place of peace and spirituality, which is why it is always possible to find a quiet corner even on crowded days. There is the possibility of staying in beautiful rooms of different types. Around the sanctuary many routes and possibilities. Don't forget the Botanical Garden beyond the Upper Basilica. P.S. always remember a sweatshirt or jacket: being at 1,200 meters above sea level it clouds over and it's immediately cold.

According to tradition, the sanctuary of Oropa was founded by Saint Eusebius, bishop of Vercelli in the 4th century. After four days of walking, the magnificent sanctuary appears. From this moment it is a unique emotion. The church of Santa Maria stands near an erratic boulder, the gran deyro, which had probably been a pre-Christian place of worship, the site of which is still visible in the north wall of the ancient basilica. It was consecrated by Bishop Aimone of Challant in the summer of 1294. It had the same width as the current chapel and extended to the current façade.[6]

Beautiful experience. A wonderful place of incredible beauty

I usually leave from Oropa, through various mountains... and the Sanctuary is not worthy of a visit or photos. Then it happens that you come here for a day of calm, (almost) rest and peace, and then you explore the Sanctuary and the surrounding areas, without sporting desires... The Sanctuary is majestic, it develops in churchyards, architecture, ancient church and basilica, porticoes, corridors, interesting for example. walk at a very slow pace through the corridors of votive offerings, but also admire the interiors of the church and basilica. I went around the temples (Sacro Monte) only once many years ago without taking photos, I should think about it! Then, next to the basilica, if I remember correctly, near the Valfrè restaurant, the beautiful "priests' walk" starts from a small bridge among panoramas, rocks and larches that offer picturesque details and, at the final exit from the woods, after about 2 km, you can admire a wide panorama of the plains, pastures and mountains. What can I say? That for decades I have been returning here at least once a year (excluding excursions), just to go over all the corners of this wonder with body and mind.

A magnificent place where you can refocus on yourself! In addition to the religious aspect, the sanctuary is the starting point for many hiking tours.

Really nice to improve the driving

It is one of the Marian sanctuaries of Piedmont, it is decidedly large and equally historic. In the place, there are several restaurants and various shops. The religious part is very beautiful, especially where the statue of the Black Madonna is located, in the ancient church. Then there is the large sanctuary, very large with several side altars.

A place definitely structured for organized tourism but still always magical.

Abbiamo speso poco e mangiato tanto. Piatti abbondanti e gustosi. Personale attento e preparato malgrado il via vai di avventori.

Personale carino e accogliente, cibo molto buono ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo nel complesso mi sono trovato bene l' unica pecca é la bottiglia in plastica l' ideale sarebbe il gasatore con l'acqua del posto.