The Madonna dell’Olmo, an ancient image venerated and preserved within the Sanctuary, has its origin in the miraculous episode of the apparition of Mary to three shepherdesses, an event that took place in the spring of 1530. Currently, the Marian sanctuary is kept and cared for by the Capuchin friars.
The façade of the church, rebuilt in 1910 based on a design by architect Carlo Pasinati, harmonizes well with the brick bell tower. Inside, there are many works of art preserved, such as a fresco painted in 1863 by Rocco Pittaco. Noteworthy are also the paintings of the Immaculate Conception and the Visitation by Giulio Carpioni (1613-1679), and in the chapel of the Apparitions, on the right side, the two paintings of Saint Joachim and Saint Anne by Alessandro Maganza (1566-1630).
The large mosaic in the presbyterial basin was created in 1954 by Angelo Gatto. Attached to the sanctuary is the friars' convent, built in 1610 with a beautiful cloister that houses a sundial from the 18th century, centered around an ancient well. The Sanctuary of the Madonna dell’Olmo is a destination for continuous pilgrimages and during the major festivals sees the participation of thousands of faithful.
It also constitutes an important stop on the Path of the Apparitions, which runs from Monte Berico (VI) to the Sanctuary in Montagnaga di Pinè (TN).
