One of Catholicism's great pilgrimage destinations, this hilltop town is built around the Basilica della Santa Casa, which shelters the venerated Holy House of Nazareth within a marble screen carved by Bramante's circle, watched over by a Black Madonna.
When to visit Loreto
Average highs and lows across the year.
What to see first
Basilica della Santa Casa
The hilltop basilica enclosing the Holy House tradition says angels carried from Nazareth.
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Eating and drinking in Loreto
Well-loved everyday tables and Michelin stars, each checked open.
- Casa BruscoliTrattoria
- Barabani Pasta & RagùTrattoria
- Qualità è Amore VillamusoneTrattoria
- Locanda del VialeTrattoria
- Pizzeria Bar Fiore di PizzaPizzeria
- D. Fusion - Pizzeria RosticceriaPizzeria
Michelin-starred
- Andreina ★
- Casa Bertini ★
Sleeping in Loreto
Well-reviewed places to stay, each checked open, by town.
- B&B A Portata di Mare
- B&B Casa Fanny
- B&B Del Corso
- Loreto
- Hotel Ristorante La Collina
- Albergo Madonna di Loreto
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