This cobbled avenue leads to the Sanctuary of the Beata Vergine del Soccorso, with a positive difference in height of 200 meters. In 2003 it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is part of the Sacred Prealpine Mountains of Piedmont and Lombardy.

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The chapels of the Sacro Monte contain scenes from the lives of Jesus and Mary, depicted with frescoes and life-size statues, creating a highly dramatic and emotionally charged effect. They …

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