ItalyItaly - the cradle of European civilization, a country with a mild Mediterranean climate and a charming nature. Sea coast of Italy extends for 7. 5 thousand km. |
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Sacro Monte di BelmonteThe Sacro Monte di Belmonte is located on the top of the hill near Valperga town. The XVIII century sanctuary is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. |
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Sacro Monte di CreaThe Sacro Monte di Crea is believed to stand on the place of the ancient sanctuary of the Virgin Mary, which was constructed about 1700 years ago |
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Sacro Monte di DomodossolaThe Sacro Monte Calvario di Domodossola construction lasted for almost 2 centuries (1656 - 1828 ) and now it combines multiple architectural styles |
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Sacro Monte di GhiffaThe Sacro Monte di Ghiffa was built in XVII century. From the top of the hill, where it stands, opens a scenic view on the Lake Maggiore |
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Sacro Monte di OrtaThe Sacro Monte di Orta stands in a breathtakingly beautiful place: it faces the scenic Orta Lake and is surrounded by pristine woods |
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Sacro Monte di OssuccioFourteen Baroque chapels of the Sacro Monte di Ossuccio are surrounded by olive trees. This complex is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites |
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Sacro Monte di VaralloThe Sacro Monte di Varallo is the oldest building of this kind in Italy. Its construction started in 1491 but some parts were built only in XIX c. |