Shrine of Nostra Signora della Guardia

The Santuario di Nostra Signora della Guardia ( in sanctuary about our woman to the police station ) is the most important Marian pilgrimage church of the Italian region of Liguria. It was built in the 16th century on the summit of Monte Figogna (804 m) and belongs to the municipality Ceranesi, about 20 km from the regional capital is Genoa. The name of the church is due to the strategic location ago, it occupies on the mountain top. In antiquity this point to monitor ships on the Ligurian Sea and the Ausmachung of enemy movements had been used.

From the terrace of the church has a panoramic view of the city of Genoa and the coast of the Italian Riviera. If visibility is good, the island of Corsica and the Matterhorn are identifiable.