City of Palmariggi - Montevergine
Channel: Città aperte in rete
Date: 25/07/2018

A few kilometres from the town centre of Palmariggi, among the rich Mediterranean vegetation and the majestic pine trees, one finds the Montevergine sanctuary.
This place of worship is linked to an ancient legend that describes the story of a shepherd boy who, while looking for his lost pocket knife, discovered a mysterious cave thanks to the apparition of a beautiful woman.  
The Virgin encouraged the boy to invite the priest and the citizens of Palmariggi to visit the site. Then in 1595 they constructed a small chapel in her honour. 

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