Sanctuary of Madonna del Frassino ---

In the municipality of Oneta, in the Valle del Riso, the Sanctuary of Madonna del Frassino is situated on the slopes of Monte Alben, on a hill at an elevation of 954 meters. The name originates from "Frasen," a hill where there stood a majestic ash tree and, thus, the inhabitants began to call the place by the specific name of the tree. Given the considerable distance from the village of Oneta, the sanctuary is considered a place of peace and serenity and the structure is surrounded by a spacious panoramic square, from which it is possible to admire the beauty of the Valle del Riso. The Sanctuary of Madonna del Frassino, dating back to 1502, commemorates the apparition of the Madonna in 1512 to the young Pierina Carobbio, called Petruccia by everyone, and preserves frescoes and sculptures of considerable merit. Upon request it is possible to organize