The Sanctuary of Lucia welcomes pilgrims and visitors every day, both individuals and groups:
parishes, catechism groups, pilgrimages,
tourists, school groups and artistic visits.
A visit to the Sanctuary is a spiritual experience; the story of the life of Saint Lucia, the events related to her relics, the artistic description of the works and the architecture of the place in the name of beauty accompany the visitors.
The opening hours of the Sanctuary are 9:30 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:00 from Monday to Saturday; Sunday is reserved for the liturgy in the morning and individual entry in the afternoon.
Guided group visits are not permitted on Sundays.
The Sanctuary offers reception services for visits by writing an email one month in advance to visit@santuariodilucia.it

VISIT TO THE SANCTUARY AND THE RELICS
The Sanctuary is available for CELEBRATIONS by reservation here and GROUP VISITS by reservation only here

ARTISTIC VISIT TO THE CHURCH AND EXHIBITIONS
The tourist visit for groups to the church is possible only on condition that it does not disturb the normal devotional and liturgical fruition. To give explanations inside the Sanctuary it is essential to book the stay in the church in advance and only if the groups are accompanied by professional guides equipped with radio guides.

BEFORE THE VISIT
The purpose of these notes is to help pilgrims and visitors appreciate the atmosphere of the Sanctuary. Visiting a church is a spiritual experience regardless of the motivations of those who enter. These places, created for worship, are included if they are considered according to their intended use, that is, maintaining silence and the atmosphere of prayer.

  • Cell phones and smartphones must be turned off.
  • No photos are allowed.
  • The visitor’s clothing must be appropriate to the sacredness and decorum required by the place.
  • It is forbidden to consume drinks or food inside the Sanctuary.
  • For security reasons it is forbidden to bring LUGGAGE (suitcases, backpacks, bulky bags) into the chapel of Santa Lucia.
  • For any need and information ask the service staff. Pay attention to the instructions given inside.
    Groups – who must necessarily book – will be provided with the information on the meeting place and the entry methods sent by email during the confirmation phase. The Sanctuary also provides information on how to reach the church, book the possibility of celebrating liturgies, moments of prayer and pastoral activities, also offering information on diocesan activities in progress or useful for the stay in Venice.