Sacro Monte of Varallo: tour in the heart of Valsesia
ID: GYG962666-1552270
Category:
Country: Cuba
Duration:
1 days
Description
An experience immersed in the greenery of Valsesia among art, culture and spirituality: discover the Sacro Monte of Varallo, a UNESCO heritage site, and reach it by one of the steepest cable cars in Europe
The tour to discover the artistic and spiritual culture of Valsesia begins at the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, a national monument considered the prologue and synthesis of Sacro Monte.
Inside the church one observes the impressive wall frescoes by Gaudenzio Ferrari (1513). Climb aboard the cable car cabins and reach, in just 86 seconds, the Sacro Monte complex, made up of avenues, squares, chapels and buildings totaling 45 chapels containing over 800 sculptures and more than three thousand frescoes. The artistic representation narrates the Life and Passion of Jesus, and the experience is completed inside the Basilica, in which the chapel dedicated to Paradise is located. The area is entirely surrounded by nature and offers splendid panoramic views of the surrounding valley.
Both of these places of faith, the Church of Graces and Sacro Monte, best express the life and culture of the people of the Valsesian Alps, and both have been in existence since the late 15th century.
Highlights
- Varallo is a complete tourist destination: choose it to have an authentic experience
- The history of Sacro Monte in Varallo reveals the culture of the people of the Alps
- The tour is led by a licensed Tourist Guide who is a native of the area
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Guided tour with local licensed tour guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Round trip ticket - or one way - Cable car to Sacro Monte: with guided tour the price is € 4.00 per person round trip ticket - € 3.00 per person one way
- Free offering to the churches (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
