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9/01/2009 - 9/30/2009Madonna di Piedigrotta Festival
Naples,
Italy
The Madonna of Piedigrotta is brought out of her resting place in the church named after her once in every 50 years. Celebrations in her name, though, take place on a regular basis, once each year. A very moving celebration, the emphasis is upon the slow return of the procession to the shrine, after a visit to the shore where a boat parade takes place at Mergellina. This reflects the legend that the image of the Madonna was rediscovered by fishermen. There are church services and masses in honour of the Madonna, and the occasion is also marked by theatrical performances and music concerts.
Themes:
Religion
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Church of Santa Maria di Piedigrotta
Pazza Piedigrotta
Naples, Italy
Getting there:
Road: Santa Maria di Piedigrotta is 1.6km (1 mile) west of the centre by Via Piedigrotta, close to Mergellina train station.
Contact Information:
Naples Tourist Information Office
Piazza dei Martiri 58
Naples
Campania
80121
Italy
Telephone: +39 081 410 72 11.
Email: informazionituristiche@eptnapoli.info
Website: www.regione.campania.it
