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