Places of Devotion

Cathedral of Montichiari

The Cathedral of Montichiari is an estimable work of 18th-century Lombardy.

Rich in history and art, dedicated to Maria Assunta, it was the site of apparitions of Maria Rosa Mistica witnessed by Pierina Gilli four times in 1947, the most important of which was on 8^th December, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, when devotion to the Hour of Grace was supposedly requested.

The cathedral, which became an Abbey at the hand of Pope Paul VI, constitutes one of the fundamental points in the development of piety and faith in the city. Attracted by its beauty, the charm of its harmonious architecture, the numerous works of art and, above all, the wooden statue of Maria Rosa Mistica, sculpted on her knees by the South Tyrolean artist Perathoner. The Madonna descends the staircase strewn with roses, a symbol of the graces she spreads over her devotees. In the heart of the old town centre, the cathedral is ideally located to be reached.

House of Pierina Gilli

On the occasion of the JUBILEE 2025 it is possible to visit the house where Pierina Gilli lived at the following times : from 10 to 12 AM and from 2 to 5 PM. (Sundays and holidays)

On weekdays, in order to visit the site, reservations must be made in advance by sending an e-mail to pellegrinaggi@rosamisticafontanelle.it.

Address of the Pierina Gilli’s house:

Via San Martino della Battaglia, 155 – Montichiari – Brescia

Fontanelle place

Fontanelle is a place in the open countryside, three kilometers from Montichiari. Its name is due to the springs that gush there.

After the events of 1966, thanks to the intervention of the Diocese of Brescia and the commitment of many lay volunteers, Fontanelle became a Marian shrine: a place of worship and Marian devotion where pilgrims can restore their souls and encounter the Grace of God.