On the way back to Montegrotto Terme, I saw a sign for Santissima Annunziata and had the bright idea to pay it a visit. It was only a few metres from the car park and I quickly reached the high walls.



The place was not really inviting. A path led to the entrance.




There I learnt that a visit was not possible. However, men are allowed to attend the 6.30am service in appropriate clothing - thank you very much!

Yes, women are not allowed to enter this mega place, it is a purely male domain. I met several more couples who were also on their way to the entrance, of course also in vain.
The mountain and even the path have been concreted over with walls so that there isn't even a view.