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    The nearby sanctuary of the Madonna of Ibernia, which gives its name to the tourist complex, was built around 1100 on the site of a former Basilian monastery which, in turn, stood near a pagan temple dedicated to Cybele, the goddess of fertility.

    According to tradition, it was the Virgin Mary during an appearance to indicate, with the footprint, the place to build the Church.

    To worship the ancient pagan deity it has a strong connection with the Madonna of Ibernia, also known as the eggs, therefore of procreation and abundance. During the spring festivals (the religious festival is celebrated on Easter Monday) a sweet cake is taken to the shrine, the “Chirruchele” (from the Latin Auguracolum, propitiatory gift), which is the same sweet as the children offered to the pagan goddess Cybele to propitiate fertility.

    Charming and quiet the Church, in Romanesque style, consists of a high vaulted nave and two aisles with a lower vault.

    The sanctuary of the Madonna of Ibernia besides being a religious center it is also an archaeological site. Excavations around it have unearthed ceramic elements dating back to the Romanesque period. Also a Byzantine capital and some tombs have been found. It is thought that on the pre-existing sanctuary, on the same site, a town was built around an early Paleo-christian church.



    C.da Lamacesere - 72014 Cisternino (BR)
    Coordinate GPS: N 40.748854, E 17.441021
    Tel: 347 816 21 28
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    Via Monte Cutetto, 25 - frazione Caranna
    72014 Cisternino (Br)
    Coordinate GPS: N 40.771280, E 17.425687
    Tel: 080 444 25 53
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    • Apartments
      • Laurel
      • Oregano
      • Sage
      • Rosemary
      • Chilli pepper
      • Thyme
    • Activities
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    • Restaurant
    • Gallery
    • Surroundings
    • Contacts
    • Language: English
      • Italiano Italiano
      • English English
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