The Madonna of M. Berico is the patron of the city of Vicenza and the Sanctuary of M. Berico is dedicated to her. The Sanctuary is a destination for millions of pilgrims each year. 
The Sanctuary may be reached on foot from two different directions: up the staircase of M. Berico, or by following the porticos up Viale X Giugno. The Arch of the Staircase, located in Fraccon square, is a solemn entrance that approaches the summit of the Mount. It was probably designed by Palladio. The Portico is a work of F. Muttoni (1746). 


The Sanctuary was built following the appearances of the Virgin Mary to Lady Vincenza Pasini, during a terrible plague who miraculously ceased, after the construction was finished in 1428. During the period of the visions (7 march 1426 and 1 august 1428), the Virgin promised graces. There are some important paintings in the Basilica. The religious fulcrum of the church is the gothic statue of the Modonna, richly adorned and dressed.