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    Sanctuary of Nostra Signora delle Grazie

    The Sanctuary of Nostra Signora delle Grazie (Santuario di Nostra Signora delle Grazie) is a small yet deeply significant Marian place of worship located in Via Giuseppe Mazzini in Bogliasco. Dedicated to Our Lady of Grace, the sanctuary represents an enduring expression of popular devotion, gratitude, and faith rooted in the historical experiences of the local community. Although modest in architectural scale, the Sanctuary of Nostra Signora delle Grazie holds substantial historical, religious, and cultural value. Its origins are closely linked to one of the most traumatic events in Ligurian history – the devastating plague of the 17th century – and its subsequent transformations reflect both changes in urban development and the persistent Marian devotion of the faithful. The sanctuary also preserves a noteworthy collection of votive offerings, making it an important testimony to centuries of lived religious experience in Bogliasco.   Powered by GetYourGuide   Short History of the Sanctuary of Nostra Signora delle Grazie The origins of the Sanctuary of Nostra Signora delle Grazie are traditionally associated with the aftermath of the plague of 1657, one of the most catastrophic epidemics to strike the region of Liguria. This outbreak caused widespread mortality and profoundly affected coastal and inland Read more [...]