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Bookmark or Share- Santuario della Madonna del Ghisallo - Lonely PlanetSantuario della Madonna del Ghisallo. This tiny 17th-century church is a major destination for cyclists, who long ago began leaving jerseys, bicycles, medals and other objects. The place's importance for two-wheeled enthusiasts was such that Pope Pius XII declared the Madonna del Ghisallo the patron of cyclists.
- Santuario della Madonna del Ghisallo | Official websiteSanctuary of the Madonna del Ghisallo: the sanctuary of cyclists. Visit the official website to take a virtual tour of the sanctuary and learn about its history, art and architecture.
- Cycling’s patron saint: Madonna del Ghisallo | BikeRadarDiscover the history and legend of Madonna del Ghisallo, the patron saint of cyclists, and her shrine in the Italian Alps.
- The History of the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Ghisallo. - Santuario ...Don Ermelindo has a bold vision: he wants to elevate the Sanctuary to “Sanctuary of Italian Cycling” and proclaim the Madonna “Patroness of Cyclists”. This idea was born during the 1947 Giro di Lombardia, when the Ghisallo represented the most challenging climb for the cyclists of the time.
- La Madonna del Ghisallo – the Patron Saint of CyclingNo trip to Lombardia was ever complete without a visit to la Madonna del Ghisallo, but with the creation of the Museo del Ciclismo that visit has become all the more worthwhile.
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