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Church · Pompeia, Campânia
Santuario della Beata Vergine del Rosario di Pompei
Late-19th-century basilica in the center of modern Pompeia, one of Italy's most visited Marian shrines.
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About Santuario della Beata Vergine del Rosario di Pompei
The shrine was built between 1876 and 1891 at the initiative of Bartolo Longo, a lawyer who settled in the Pompeia valley and promoted devotion to the Rosary. The modern town grew up around the church, which is the center of local life.
On the high altar is the painting of Our Lady of the Rosary, venerated by pilgrims from all over Italy. Twice a year, on 8 May and on the first Sunday in October, the Supplication to the Virgin draws crowds to the square in front.
The bell tower, separate from the church, is about 80 metres high and has an elevator to the terrace, from where you can see the town, the Vesúvio and the ruins. Around the Piazza Bartolo Longo there are cafés, pastry shops and the Trenitalia train station.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
30 minutes to an hour; longer if you climb the bell tower.
Best time
Outside Mass times, to see the church calmly. On 8 May and the first Sunday in October the square becomes very crowded.
How to get there
It is located on Piazza Bartolo Longo in the center of Pompeia. From the Piazza Anfiteatro entrance to the ruins it's about a 10-minute walk; from Pompei Scavi station about 20 minutes.
Tip
Shoulders and knees covered. Check whether the bell-tower elevator is operating before you go.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Santuario della Beata Vergine del Rosario di Pompei
Is the sanctuary near the ruins?
Yes. From the Piazza Anfiteatro entrance of the Parque Arqueológico, it's about a 10-minute walk.
Can you climb the bell tower?
Yes, there is an elevator up to the terrace with views of the city and Vesuvius. Check whether it's operating.
When does the sanctuary get busiest?
On May 8 and on the first Sunday of October, days of the Supplication to Our Lady of the Rosary.