{"id":23676,"date":"2025-04-04T09:32:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T07:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/blog\/sanctuary-of-st-patrick-at-colzate\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T11:46:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T09:46:38","slug":"sanctuary-of-st-patrick-at-colzate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/en\/blog\/sanctuary-of-st-patrick-at-colzate\/","title":{"rendered":"Sanctuary of St. Patrick at Colzate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Ireland in Bergamo! Discover the itinerary to the Sanctuary of St. Patrick in Colzate with us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.outdooractive.com\/it\/embed\/238923320\/js?mw=false&#038;usr=3cvm0l&#038;key=USR-KMG3HMJD-EMWGKRBO-4OSSUGOL\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n<p>The Sanctuary of St. Patrick is one of the few places of worship dedicated to the famous Saint, the patron of Ireland, present in Italy. Built starting from the 14th century and completed only a few centuries later, it stands on a rocky spur overlooking the middle Val Seriana. Surrounded by the woods and meadows of Mount Cavlera. a short route on roads and trails, starting from Vertova, allows you to reach the building.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:75% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Sanctuary of St. Patrick - BergamoXP\" class=\"wp-image-19531 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>TRIP SUMMARY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>DIFFICULTY<\/strong>: easy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>MAX ALTITUDE<\/strong>: about 620 meters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>ELEVATION GAIN<\/strong>: about 170 meters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Type<\/strong>: A\/R<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>DURATION<\/strong>: 0.50h Outbound \/ 0.50h Return<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>START<\/strong>: Vertova (BG)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<p>The worship of St. Patrick in Val Seriana is ancient and deeply rooted The origins are not clear; some stories connect to the presence of Irish merchants in textiles and wool, for which Val Seriana was known. They escaped the persecution of Emperor Barbarossa in Colzate. Others link back to the presence of a well, an element associated with the Saint, which descended from Monte Cavlera deep into the earth to collect the waters of the Serio River. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2.jpg\" alt=\"Sanctuary of St. Patrick - BergamoXP\" class=\"wp-image-19533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sanctuary of St. Patrick &#8211; BergamoXP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>The itinerary starts from the parking area near the Vertova Cemetery on Via Moracchio, where you can leave your car. We walk along Via Moracchio until the junction where we turn left onto Via Testa. We continue, and soon the road becomes unpaved and connects to Via San Patrizio. Continuing along this road, through a steep trail immersed in the woods, you will soon reach the Sanctuary dedicated to the Irish saint. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4.jpg\" alt=\"Sanctuary of St. Patrick - BergamoXP\" class=\"wp-image-19537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sanctuary of St. Patrick &#8211; BergamoXP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>The foundations of the building merge with the rock on which it is built. Inside, the frescoes, the altar containing fragments of bones and cloth probably belonging to the Saint, and the wooden statue dedicated to him hold considerable value. Externally, there is also a well called &#8220;Tamb\u00f6ra de San Patr\u00e9sse,&#8221; from which it is said that you can hear the gurgling of the Serio River. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3.jpg\" alt=\"Sanctuary of St. Patrick - BergamoXP\" class=\"wp-image-19535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sanctuary of St. Patrick &#8211; BergamoXP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>For the return, you follow the same path taken on the way there. <\/p>\n\n<p>The itinerary is not difficult and is suitable for everyone. For those less fit, it is also possible to drive up the road to the Sanctuary. <\/p>\n\n<p>You can find the interactive map of the route, complete with elevation profile and downloadable GPS track, at this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdooractive.com\/it\/route\/escursione\/italia\/santuario-di-san-patrizio\/238923320\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">link<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<p><em>Always organize your trips with care, choose appropriate equipment, and verify the itinerary before embarking on it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BergamoXP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p id=\"bergamoxp\">BergamoXP is the first aquatic sports center in the province of Bergamo. We are a team of nature enthusiasts, outdoor and adventure lovers, connoisseurs of our territory and professionals specializing in the disciplines of <a href=\"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/en\/kind-of-experience\/kayak-lombardy\/\">Kayak<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/esperienza\/canyoning-in-lombardia\/\">Canyoning<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/en\/kind-of-experience\/rafting-lombardy\/\">Rafting<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/en\/experience\/hydrospeed-on-brembo-river\/\">Hydrospeed<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/en\/experience\/river-trekking-in-brembana-valley\/\">River Trekking<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>Choose BergamoXP, the adventure in our backyard is waiting for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sanctuary of St. Patrick is one of the few places of worship dedicated to the famous Saint, the patron of Ireland, present in Italy. Built starting from the 14th century and completed only a few centuries later, it stands on a rocky spur overlooking the middle Val Seriana. Surrounded by the woods and meadows of Mount Cavlera. a short route on roads and trails, starting from Vertova, allows you to reach the building.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19532,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[280,276,278,281,277,275,282],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23676","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bergamo-en","category-autumn","category-culture","category-mountain","category-nature","category-spring","category-summer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23676","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23676"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23676\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19532"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23676"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23676"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bergamoxp.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23676"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}