Sanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto

Home to the Black Madonna, one of the most beautiful churches I have ever visited. No pictures allowed inside so I was not able to capture how beautiful it is.

I truly feel a wonderful experience knowing and touching the walls that Blessed Mary has touched was great. We also came at the right time to attend mass and receive communion.

Several blocks from the beach. The room has a nice balcony with tables and two chairs that overlooks the city. Includes small refrigerator, microwave, 4-cup coffee pot and hairdryer (tv, alarm clock as well). Full bottles of shampoo, conditioner and bodywash are attached in the tub/shower. Beds are comfortable.

Pace full place, amazing basilica. The house of the blessed Virgin Mary is a must to visit.

Absolutely stunning sanctuary with an iconic interior. Place was empty when we visited and felt magical to experience in person. Even if you are not religious, this place is truly worth seeing

Simply incredible, place is ideal for worship and spiritual reflections. I don’t have pictures inside as I respect the signs that no picture /video. Worth a second visit, a must see when you are in the Marche region.

Since its completion in the 16th century and possibly even earlier, the "Holy House" of Loreto has been numbered among the most famous shrines of Italy. Loreto is a small town a few miles south of Ancona and near the sea. Its most conspicuous building is the basilica. This dome-crowned edifice, which with its various annexes took more than a century to build and adorn under the direction of many famous artists, serves merely as the setting of a tiny cottage standing within the basilica itself. Though the rough walls of the little building have been raised in height and are cased externally in richly sculptured marble, the interior measures only thirty-one feet by thirteen. An altar stands at one end beneath a statue, blackened with age, of the Virgin Mother and her Divine Infant. As the inscription, Hic Verbum caro factum est, reminds us, this building is honoured by Christians as the veritable cottage at Nazareth in which the Holy Family lived, and the Word became incarnate. Another inscription of the sixteenth century which decorates the eastern facade of the basilica sets forth at greater length the tradition which makes this shrine so famous.

O Most Sweet Mother Mary,
Hide me in thy womb!
So I may be formed in holiness
Like your Son our Lord Jesus!

Beautiful church with some interesting stories and art. Take some time to read about the history of how Jesus home came to be in Italy and see if you find the astronauts painted there as well. No entrance fee and in feb almost no crowds. Well worth a visit.

Oh also one thing, it says no pictures allowed inside.

Such a beautiful Basilica!! It is definitely worth seeing. It is also well worth taking the time to walk around and see the incredible views.

How could anyone give a bad review? Whether you are a believer or not, this place is beautiful. My husband was especially happy to visit since he is an airline pilot and the lady of Loreto is the patron Saint and protector of aviators.

Was a great day and a good experience. It's really a beautiful building/church.
It's worth a visit when you are near by.

A gem of a place...beautiful small town filled with history and faith. Has been the central Marian pilgrimage place for the Italian penninsula since the 14th century.

Gorgeous church and lovely surroundings. The Nativity representation outside the old town was also a pleasant surprise

Went to Loreto shrine on a pilgrimage. Was a beautiful experience especially when you understand that within the Sanctuary lies the actual house of Holy Mary, the mother of Jesus. That's where Jesus spent 30 years before he set out to preach God's word and live his public life.
Before Jesus died on the cross, he told his mother, Mary, "Woman, behold your son!" Then he turned to St John, the apostle and told him, "Behold your mother!" Then John took her home with him. Jesus, on the cross, gave me his mother to take home with me. Mary is with me in my heart to intervene with her son for us all.

I will never forget the peace I felt while in the house….i did not want to leave! Difficult to explain . Would love to go back

Amazing. The center was miraculous. She made the candles flicker after the children said the hail mary and there was not a drop of air circulating.

Wonderfully!!! Holy house, peace and prosperity. Beautiful church! Definitely visit if you can.

Quite impressive but as of end of July undergoing restauration works. The shrine of the Virgin of Loreto is quite small and the virgin itself is small as well. The plaza in front of the basilica is almost as beautiful as the church itself. Lots of small shops selling all kinds of items related to the virgin can be found in the nearby narrow streets and its mainly tourist stuff. But the center surrounding the basilica is lovely. If you want to buy good local food specialties paired with a lovely owner you need to pay a visit to Panificio Consalvi directly by the main place of the basilica.

Location; Santuario della Santa Casa di Loreto, Piazza Della Madonna, 1, 60025 Loreto, AN, Marches, Italy. Santa Casa Inside is the Holy House of Nazareth, where, according to devotional tradition, the Virgin Mary received the Annunciation. Interior of the Holy House The "house of the Madonna" was formed by three walls leaning against a cave dug into the rock (which is located in the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth).