Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy
Sacri Monti del Piemonte e della Lombardia · 피에몬테주
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:00
Welcome to the Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy, a series of nine devotional complexes that represent a unique chapter in the history of European spirituality and art. These 'Sacred Mountains' were developed during the late…
Listen in the app2Varallo — The Mother of All Sacred Mountains2:01
The Sacro Monte of Varallo, located in Valsesia, is the oldest and most important of the nine complexes. Founded in the late 15th century by the Franciscan friar Bernardino Caimi, it was the original 'substitute practice' for…
Listen in the app3Orta — The Life and Serenity of Saint Francis1:51
Situated on a hill overlooking the enchanting Lake Orta, the Sacro Monte of Orta is unique in its focus on the life of Saint Francis of Assisi. Built between the late 16th and 18th centuries, its 20 chapels form a spiral…
Listen in the app4Varese — The Rosary and the Pre-Alpine Panoramas2:04
The Sacro Monte of Varese, rising to 883 meters on the slopes of Monte Velate, is a magnificent example of 17th-century planning. The devotional path, known as the Via Sacra, was initiated in 1604 by the Capuchin friar Giovanni…
Listen in the app5Oropa — The Sanctuary of the Black Virgin1:59
Nestled in a grand Alpine amphitheater at 1,200 meters, the Sacro Monte of Oropa is the most important Marian place of worship in the Alpine area. This site is unique because it is built around a pre-existing medieval sanctuary…
Listen in the app6Ossuccio — A Baroque Path Above Lake Como1:51
On the western shore of Lake Como, the Sacro Monte of Ossuccio offers one of the most scenic devotional journeys in northern Italy. Built between 1635 and 1710, the complex consists of 15 chapels dedicated to the Mysteries of the…
Listen in the app7Crea and Belmonte — The Heritage of Monferrato and Piedmont2:02
The Sacro Monte of Crea, situated on one of the highest hills of Monferrato, and the Sacro Monte of Belmonte, overlooking the Piedmontese plain, further illustrate the diversity of this heritage. Crea features 23 chapels and 5…
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As we conclude our journey through the Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy, we reflect on the 'happy synthesis' we have witnessed. These nine mountains are more than a collection of chapels; they are a profound cultural project…
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What is Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy?
Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy is a place in 피에몬테주 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 피에몬테주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 15 min 06 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 45.9746, 9.1696 |
| Last updated |
