The Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy
"The nine Sacri Monti (Holy Mountains) of Northern Italy are groups of chapels and other buildings erected between the end of the 15th and the beginning of the 18th century, dedicated to different aspects of the Christian faith. In addition to their symbolic and spiritual significance, they offer a wonderful example of integration between architecture and the surrounding landscape, characterized by hills, forests and lakes. They also host an important artistic heritage of wall paintings and statues”. This is the motivation by UNESCO as it registered the "Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy" among the World Heritage List in 2003.
VISIT THE SACRI MONTI OF PIEDMONT AND LOMBARDY
Exploring
the territory
The territories of the Sacri Monti offer many opportunities to visit the vast and varied monumental, cultural and landscape heritage that surrounds them: here are some suggestions for a pleasant exploration of local art, traditions and flavours.
suggested itineraries
link veloci
Questo portale www.sacrimonti.org è un progetto finanziato a valere sui fondi della Legge 20 febbraio 2006, n. 77
Misure speciali di tutela e fruizione dei siti italiani di interesse culturale, paesaggistico e ambientale inseriti nella lista del patrimonio mondiale posti sotto la tutela dell'UNESCO
This work was carried out with funds made available under Law 77 of 20 February 2006
Progetto Interreg "MAIN10ANCE" ID 473472
Progetto GAL TERRE DEL SESIA: PSR 2014-20, MISURA 7.6.4
