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11-07-2026 Feast of the Madonna dell Angelo with burning of the bell tower

It is an ancient maritime tradition and is perhaps one of the most heartfelt events of the summer which is renewed every year in the second weekend of July.

Saturday 11 July 2026, once the Holy Mass is over, the Madonnina is transferred from the small church overlooking the sea, and the procession towards the thousand-year-old cathedral begins.  When the statue of the Madonna enters Piazza Vescovado the Bell Tower "lights on fire" to greet her. Naturally it is not a real fire but the bell tower is colored with fireworks to remember the fire that had destroyed the Sanctuary on the sea and the statue of the Madonnina in 1923. The effect is wow, very characteristic and every year it leaves faithful and tourists speechless. With the fiery red bell tower, the Madonna enters the Cathedral among the prayers and songs of the faithful. 
The next day, the Madonna dell'Angelo will return to her home, the sanctuary on the sea. After the Holy Mass in the cathedral, the statue of the Madonna dell'Angelo will cross the exit and to greet her, the bell tower will "set on fire" again. 

Meeting on Saturday 11th July 2026 and Sunday 12th July 2026 in Piazza Vescovado after the Holy Mass at 9pm

Suggestive event not to be missed!