# Sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Misericordia, Italy: what it is and when to go

> Sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Misericordia is a shrine in Savona, Italy (Sassello). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/santuario-nostra-signora-di-misericordia/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Shrine in Savona, Italy · Temples
- **Where:** Italy
- **Best time:** March to June and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** MXP Ferno (VA), 145 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 44.34522, 8.43404

## What it is and where

Sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Misericordia is a shrine in Savona, Italy (Sassello). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Sassello](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/sassello/), where this site lists 24 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 44.34522, 8.43404; the nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 145 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=44.345221%2C8.434044)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.345221%2C8.434044)

It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/espiritual/) places in Italy. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Misericordia is **March to June and September to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 01 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 13 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 38 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 15 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 35 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 19 |
| July | Possible | 15 h 01 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 51 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 44 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 21 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 41 |

In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Italy

To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Italy checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Houses of Cristoforo Colombo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/casa-di-colombo/): History · 4.1 km
- [Cadifugio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cadifugio/): Mountains · Hiking · 4.5 km
- [Il Birrificio di Savona](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/il-birrificio-di-savona/): Brewery · 5.1 km
- [Forte Madonna del Monte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/forte-di-madonna-del-monte/): Fort in Savona, Italy · 5.7 km
- [Spiaggia di Savona](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/spiaggia-libera/): Beach · 5.9 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/).

## More in Italy: Temples

- [St. Peter's Basilica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-de-san-pedro/): church in Vatican City
- [Catania](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/catania-2/)
- [Sistine Chapel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/capilla-sixtina/): chapel in the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City
- [Pantheon, Rome](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/panteon/): ancient Roman temple in Rome, Italy
- [Milan Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/catedral-de-milan/): cathedral church of Milan, Italy
- [Florence Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/santa-maria-del-fiore/): 13th-century cathedral in Florence, Italy

Every Italy place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/espiritual/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Misericordia?

It is a shrine in Savona, Italy. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Misericordia?

March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41.

### How do you get to Sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Misericordia?

The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 145 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.345221%2C8.434044) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Houses of Cristoforo Colombo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/casa-di-colombo/), [Cadifugio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cadifugio/), [Il Birrificio di Savona](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/il-birrificio-di-savona/). The rest is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/202432835), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3949956), CC0. More about Sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Misericordia on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctuary_of_Nostra_Signora_della_Misericordia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

