A Renaissance masterpiece between faith and art
In the heart of Morbegno stands the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Assunta, a masterpiece of Lombard Renaissance, consecrated in 1506 and inspired by Bramante's classicism.
🎨 A journey into sacred art
Inside, an extraordinary wooden altarpiece, made by Giovan Angelo and Tiburzio Del Maino between 1516 and 1519, stands out: a true Renaissance temple, enriched with statues, reliefs, and a precious fresco of the Virgin on the Throne from 1440.
The altarpiece was enhanced by the paintings and gilding of Gaudenzio Ferrari and Fermo Stella. The 18th-century frescoes, such as the masterpiece by Gian Pietro Romegialli in the second bay, complete the work.
The sanctuary also houses a Renaissance polyptych attributed to Vincenzo De Barberis, splendid stained glass windows, and 16th-century frescoes that have been recently restored in the Chapter room.
📍 Useful information
- Address: Via San Martino, 66 – 23017 Morbegno (SO)
- Phone: +39 338 3716697 (son of the custodian)portedivaltellina.it
🕒 Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday:
- Winter: 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00
- Summer: 09:00–12:00 and 15:00–18:00
- Wednesday:
- Morning: Closed
- Afternoon: 13:00–16:00 (winter), 15:00–18:00 (summer)
Note: Hours may vary; it is advisable to contact the number above for confirmation.
🚗 How to get there
- By car: Morbegno is easily reachable via the SS38 of the Stelvio.
- By train: The Morbegno train station is served by regional trains and is about a 10-minute walk from the sanctuary.
🎯 Why visit it
The Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Assunta in Morbegno is a must-visit for:santuarimariani.org+1portedivaltellina.it+1
- Fans of Renaissance and Baroque art
- Scholars and lovers of wooden sculpture
- Pilgrims and devotees
- Tourists looking for hidden treasures of Valtellina
