Santuario di Nostra Signora della Guardia
The Santuario di Nostra Signora della Guardia is a Baroque Catholic shrine that anchors the landscape above Alassio, standing as a long‑standing guardian figure for Liguria. The church’s origins date to the early 17th century, with a built or founded date listed as 1600, marking its role in devotional life at a moment of strong Baroque expression in sacred architecture. Its designation as Italian national heritage underscores its cultural and historical significance beyond local worship. Perched on elevated terrain, the sanctuary is associated with a Marian devotion—Our Lady of the Guard—widely celebrated as a protector of Liguria and its people. …
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