Sacro Monte di Varallo

#1 in Varallo Sesia / #1219 in Italy

by Carlo Dell'Orto

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The Sacro Monte di Varallo is a renowned pilgrimage site located in Varallo Sesia, Italy. It is one of the oldest and most significant of the Sacri Monti in the Piedmont and Lombardy regions. Founded in 1491 by the Franciscan friar Bernardino Caimi, the complex is designed to replicate the Holy Land, featuring a series of chapels and frescoes that depict various scenes from the life of Jesus Christ. The site is celebrated for its artistic and spiritual significance, with contributions from prominent artists such as Gaudenzio Ferrari.

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