Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Consolazione

History

Construction began in 1558 and was completed in 1574, as shown by the inscription on the portal.

What to see

• The sanctuary and its stone avenue.
• The monumental complex, which houses the headquarters of the Pollino National Park and the Ecomuseum, with an exhibition route featuring images, films and 3D reconstructions.
• In the village, the Pollino Natural History and Palaeontology Museum, with remains of an Elephas antiquus italicus (400,000–700,000 years old).

How to get there

You can walk or drive up from the village along the avenue; Rotonda is within the Pollino National Park.

Useful information

• For opening times of the Ecomuseum and museums, check with the village or at the Park.
• See also the Church of the Rosary and the castle.