The sanctuary of the Madonna del Covolo is located at the foot of Monte Grappa, in Crespano del Grappa, to remember a Marian apparition. Built by the famous architect Antonio Canova, whose mother was originally from Crespano, it is the first in which Canova experimented with the Pantheon style with columns that support the triangular tympanum.
The sanctuary of the Madonna del Covolo is located at a height of 600 meters, here you will know its history, what to do and see in the surrounding area and what gastronomic specialties this area offers.
The history of the sanctuary is linked to the legend of how in the twelfth century the Madonna appeared to a shepherdess of Crespano del Grappa. The child, deaf and dumb, during a storm had taken refuge in a cave to find shelter. The Virgin appeared to her and told her to go to the inhabitants of Crespano and to tell them that she wished for a chapel to be built there in her memory. She regained her sight and hearing and fulfilled the request.
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The first church was built here in 1300 and then modified in 1541 and then in 1605. The current construction took place between 1804 and 1809 by the architect Antonio Canova of Possagno who preserved the ancient church, incorporating it in the new building.
The road was built in 1844 thanks to the intervention of numerous groups of volunteers from nearby areas. The day of Good Friday of the year following the opening a boulder broke off from the mountain crushing the sanctuary and destroying the sacristy and presbytery. The statue of the Madonna was instead recovered incredibly intact at the bottom of the valley.
Sanctuary of Madonna del Covolo: what to do and see?
The main attraction of the area is precisely the sanctuary of the Madonna del Covolo. Along the three kilometers of road that separate Covolo from the sanctuary were built in 1943 the 15 capitals of the Mysteries of the Rosary. On the triangular front of the building there is a fresco representing the apparition of the Virgin to the shepherdess.
The entrance door is in walnut and inside the dome of the rotunda is painted with the Glory of the Angels. In addition, there are many other decorations and paintings inside the sanctuary of the Madonna del Covolo. The main altar houses the statue of the Madonna that remained incredibly intact after the events of 1844.
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The area of the sanctuary offers many interesting itineraries for hikers. From here various routes start on Monte Grappa. There are 4 paths that start from the sanctuary and end at the top. The fastest way is path 106 which is the direct of Grappa. Another rather difficult way to reach the top of the mountain is also that of path 109.
This passes through Punta Frontale and Monte Scalare. Instead, route 105 is the mule track of Covolo and leads to Rifugio Ardosetta. Finally there is also the path 104 that passes through the top of Monte Colombera and then arrive on Monte Grappa.
What to eat in Crespano del Grappa
The dishes of Treviso are among the most appreciated in Italy and around the world and the visit to the sanctuary of Madonna del Covolo is an excellent opportunity to taste it.
Without a doubt, some of the most famous recipes are the red radicchio riisotto of Treviso and the pasta with beans. This simple recipe is also perfect as a unique dish as it is particularly hearty. Try the famous eel alla veneta. This type of fish is caught in abundance in the area of Treviso.
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The recipe requires it to be cut into slices and then cooked in a stew. It is usually served with polenta or vegetables. Another traditional product of the area is the white asparagus of Treviso that is used in many recipes such as risotto. These and other delicacies await you in the many trattorias and restaurants in the area, where you can be enchanted by the scents and flavors of traditional Treviso cuisine.
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