The Sacro Monte of Varallo is the most ancient and most evocative of all the sacred mountains in the area of and LombardY

Detail of the Square of the Law Courts Varallo SEMPIONE Omegna Rima Lago Maggiore Lago d’Orta Gravellona Rimasco Orta Alagna Gozzano Arona VARALLO Sesto Calende

Borgosesia Gallarate A26 he “Sacro Monte” (Sacred Mountain) of Varallo is the most ancient MALPENSA MILANO and most evocative of all the sacred mountains in the area of Piedmont Romagnano Ticino T and Lombardy. Its origin is due to an ingenious idea of a Milanese monk,

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Agognate Bernardino Caimi, who after many years in Palestine, decided to rebuild in TORINO MILANO these rocks the same Holy Places. Due to the war with Turkey, it was difficult A4 Biandrate to make the journey to the Holy Land. We are at the end of 1400. So the New GENOVA ALESSANDRIA is born. From 1500 the first shrines (Nazareth, , and the Holy Sepulchre) were annexed to a much larger project, wished for Times of Masses Sacro Monte di Varallo by S. Carlo Borromeo, who, through images and (45 shrines, 800 SOLAR TIME: h. 9,30-11,30-16 SS. Mass weekdays 16 statues) developped beautifully the story of our salvation. In this place, im- SUMMER TIME: h. 9,30-11,30-17 SS. Mass weekdays 1 The Basilica “How could you forget the Sacro Monte of Varallo with mersed in natural and enchanting surroundings, the pilgrim of 2000 can still Chapel 1 its many beautiful shrines. find a space to “recreate” his mind and body, retracing the stages of God’s love Rettore Sacro Monte It effectively provides an 13019 Varallo (Vercelli) aesthetical and spiritual for man. Tel. 0163 51131 SACRO MONTE - VARALLO mediation of the mystery of DIOCESI DI NOVARA redemption”. E-mail: [email protected] GB John Paul II Internet: www.sacromontedivarallo.it PROVINCIA DI VERCELLI Pope John Paul II in prayer in the Chapel 38 - dies on the Cross The Sacro Monte of Varallo is the most ancient and most evocative of all the sacred mountains in the area of Piedmont and LombardY

Detail of the Square of the Law Courts Varallo Carcoforo Rimella SEMPIONE Fobello Omegna Rima Lago Maggiore Lago d’Orta Gravellona Rimasco Orta Alagna Balmuccia Civiasco Gozzano Scopello Arona VARALLO Sesto Calende Borgomanero Valduggia

Borgosesia Gallarate A26 he “Sacro Monte” (Sacred Mountain) of Varallo is the most ancient MALPENSA MILANO and most evocative of all the sacred mountains in the area of Piedmont Gattinara Romagnano Ticino T and Lombardy. Its origin is due to an ingenious idea of a Milanese monk,

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Agognate Bernardino Caimi, who after many years in Palestine, decided to rebuild in TORINO Greggio MILANO these rocks the same Holy Places. Due to the war with Turkey, it was difficult A4 Biandrate NOVARA to make the journey to the Holy Land. We are at the end of 1400. So the New VERCELLI GENOVA ALESSANDRIA Jerusalem is born. From 1500 the first shrines (Nazareth, Bethlehem, Calvary and the Holy Sepulchre) were annexed to a much larger project, wished for Times of Masses Sacro Monte di Varallo by S. Carlo Borromeo, who, through images and sculptures (45 shrines, 800 SOLAR TIME: h. 9,30-11,30-16 SS. Mass weekdays 16 statues) developped beautifully the story of our salvation. In this place, im- SUMMER TIME: h. 9,30-11,30-17 SS. Mass weekdays 1 The Basilica “How could you forget the Sacro Monte of Varallo with mersed in natural and enchanting surroundings, the pilgrim of 2000 can still Chapel 1 its many beautiful shrines. find a space to “recreate” his mind and body, retracing the stages of God’s love Rettore Sacro Monte It effectively provides an 13019 Varallo (Vercelli) Italy aesthetical and spiritual for man. Tel. 0163 51131 SACRO MONTE - VARALLO mediation of the mystery of DIOCESI DI NOVARA redemption”. E-mail: [email protected] GB John Paul II Internet: www.sacromontedivarallo.it PROVINCIA DI VERCELLI Pope John Paul II in prayer in the Chapel 38 - Jesus dies on the Cross The Holy Mount, humanity heritage UNESCO

Chapel 35 - Jesus sentenced to death on the cross.

Chapel 33 - “ Ecce Homo ”.

Chapel 38 - Jesus dies on the Cross The Scurolo - The sleeping Virgin (detail) The Golden Gate. The Holy Mount, humanity heritage UNESCO

Chapel 35 - Jesus sentenced to death on the cross.

Chapel 33 - “ Ecce Homo ”.

Chapel 38 - Jesus dies on the Cross The Scurolo - The sleeping Virgin (detail) The Golden Gate.