In the Basilica Antica, realized at the
beginning of the 17th century, the Black Madonna was, according to tradition, venerated,
carried and hidden by S.
Eusebio. Simple and majestic it is kept in a sacellum
decorated with splendid frescoes of the 14th century.
Orpora's
second church, after 2 centuries of plans and works, was consecrated in 1960:
with a dome of more than 80
metres, it rises at an altitude of 1,200 metres and can
hold 3.000 believers. Prestigious architects contributed to its realization: FilippoJuvarra, Guarino Guarini, Pietro Beltramo and others.
Buildings, cloisters and a solemn staircase
that leads to the Royal Door complete the monumental structure.
Outside the walls of the place of worship, the
evocative SacredMountain stands out, formed by 19
chapels. Built in 1871, the imposing cemetery stretches skywards, rich of
important mausoleums, among which the one with a pyramid shape of the statesman Quintino Sella.
HOLY
MASSES AND OTHER FUNCTIONS
In Basilica Weekday Masses: 8:00 – 9:30
– 10:30 – 16:30 – 18:15 – 19:00 Saturday and Eves: 16:30 –
18:15 Sunday and public holidays: 8:00
– 9:30 – 10:30 – 15:00
– 18:15 – 19:00
Entrata
Piazzale
Chiesa
Madonna Nera di Oropa
Sacro Monte di Oropa
Interno dell’ultima cappella
Porta SEMPRE CON TE
la Pietra della FEDE con Croce incisa