The present church, very elegant and rich inside, with paintings and late baroque decorations, was built mid-18th century replacing an earlier one. The miracle related to the erection of the sanctuary is about different legendary tales, the most famous of which tells of a shepherd who fell asleep on top of the crag and woke up miraculously alive and unharmed along with the whole of his flock of sheep, notwithstanding that a violent storm had hit that area causing major damage all around.

The granite wall facing the lake was climbed for the first time in May 1960 by two local young men in their twenties: they were good climbers, only armed with old hemp ropes, iron nails and wooden wedges. They started at 6.30am and reached the top in the late afternoon. In those days it was regarded as a heroic undertaking!

Behind the sanctuary you’ll find a cosy kiosk and a fabulous picnic area. In around 20 minutes you can reach on foot the old, picturesque hamlet of Boleto, which boasts a small but interesting and recently renovated museum, the Stonemasons' Museum (Museo dello Scalpellino) with period photographs, old footage and memorabilia relating to the risky daily life in the quarry.

An easy and entertaining way to reach the Sanctuary during the is the Trenino di Pella, a colourful tourist train that will take you up there in 25 minutes offering during the journey breathless views over the lake, driving along verdant meadows and through a couple of little picturesque hamlets.