Description
The longest stretch of porticoes in the world start at the Porta Saragozza. They reach right up to the San Luca Sanctuary of the Holy Virgin.
The porticoes were built to protect the pilgrims from bad weather during their walk up to the Sanctuary.
There are 666 arches which spread over three and half kilometres. Originally conceived by Father Ludovico Generoli, the porticoes were designed by Gian Giacomo Monti. The project was finished in 1732 with the completion of the Baroque Meloncello Arch designed by Carlo Francesco Dotti.