Sacri Monti

States
Italy
Category
Cultural
Year
2003
Location
Regions of Lombardy and Piedmont
Region
Europe & North America
Coordinates
45.97455556, 9.169555556
Last Visited
2023
UNESCO ID
1068
WH Site
1068
Sacri Monti

The Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Italy, consist of nine sacred mountain complexes built between the 15th and 17th centuries. These sites feature chapels, statues, and frescoes depicting biblical scenes, designed as pilgrimage destinations blending art, architecture, and natural landscapes. Recognized for their historical and spiritual value, they exemplify Renaissance and Counter-Reformation devotional practices.

📍 Location Map
Points (9)
  • Sacro Monte Calvario, Domodossola
  • Sacro Monte del Rosario di Varese
  • Sacro Monte della Beata Vergine del Soccorso, Ossuccio
  • Sacro Monte della Beata Vergine, Oropa
  • Sacro Monte della SS.Trinità, Ghiffa
  • Sacro Monte di Belmonte, Valperga Canavese
  • Sacro Monte di S.Maria Assunta di Serralunga di Crea
  • Sacro Monte di San Francesco d’Orta San Giulio
  • Sacro Monte o “Nuova Gerusalemme” di Varallo Sesia