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Historic Churches & Sanctuaries

This collection features the most significant religious sites across the Aeolian archipelago, centered around the 11th-century Lipari Cathedral dedicated to Saint Bartholomew. The list includes the hilltop Santuario di Maria Santissima della Catena in Quattropani, offering panoramic views, and the Santuario Madonna del Terzito on Salina, a major pilgrimage destination. These sites range from small seaside chapels like the Chiesa delle Anime del Purgatorio to historic structures within the Lipari Castle complex, reflecting the islands' centuries of spiritual history.

Historic Churches & Sanctuaries — Kaart

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Lipari Cathedral

Lipari Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Lipari in the Province of Messina, Sicily, dedicated to Saint Bartholomew.

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Chiesa di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria

Located within the Lipari Acropolis, this historic building is also known as the Concenzioncella.

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Chiesa di Sant'Antonio di Padova

An 18th-century church situated in Piazza Mazzini within the historic center of Lipari.

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Chiesa di Maria Santissima Addolorata

A religious building located within the fortified walls of the Lipari Castle, also known as the Rocca del Castello.

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San Pietro

A parish church located on the main thoroughfare of Via Vittorio Emanuele in Lipari.

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Chiesa delle Anime del Purgatorio

A small chapel situated on the pier of Marina Corta, overlooking the sea in Lipari.

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Chiesa del Santissimo Nome di Maria

A local church serving the Pirrera district on the island of Lipari.

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Santuario di Maria Santissima della Catena

Situated at the highest point of Quattropani in the locality of Chiesa Vecchia, this sanctuary provides views across the archipelago.

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Santuario Madonna del Terzito

Located in the valley between Salina’s two volcanoes, this is the oldest sanctuary in the Aeolian Islands and a major pilgrimage site.

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Chiesa di San Vincenzo Ferreri

The main parish church of Stromboli, located in the San Vincenzo district overlooking the sea.

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Chiesa di San Bartolomeo

A small church serving the isolated village of Ginostra on the southwestern side of Stromboli.

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Chiesa di San Bartolo

A historic church located on the island of Salina, dedicated to the patron saint of the Aeolian Islands.

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Parrocchia Maria Santissima Addolorata

The main parish church of Santa Marina Salina, located near the island's primary port.

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Chiesa del Carmine

A place of worship located on the island of Filicudi.