Convento - Santuario Madonna di Stignano, San Marco in Lamis

History

The convent is one of the stops of the Via Sacra dei Longobardi (Holy Route of the Lombards) that leads to various pilgrimage sites. The shrine was first built in the 16th century by Friar Salvatore Scalzo who began the conversion of the former oratory into the present convent and shrine. The structures were completed in 1613 by the friars who assumed responsibility for the construction and decoration of the complex.

Events
A traditional procession is held on Good Friday. It is celebrated by walking a 5 km route lit by fracchie (wooden torches) made by the locals. The size of the torches ranges from very small ones made by children to very large ones made by adults. The winner is the person whose torch burns the longest.

Food & beverage

All meals can be supplied upon request. There is a large kitchen where guests can prepare their own meals and a large dining room with over 200 seats.