Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Humility

According to legend, on 17 July 1490, in the midst of infighting between the local families of Panciace and Cancelleri, some people saw blood dripping from the forehead of a fresco of the Virgin Mary painted on a chapel, which was interpreted as a sign of Our Lady's suffering from bloodshed in the area. The miracle was confirmed by Bishop Niccolo Pandolfini, and the important families of Pistoia decided to build a sanctuary to honor the Virgin. The construction of this great building was completed in the year 1569, and since that time tens of thousands of visitors visit the church every year.