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The complex of Sacro Monte is the oldest Italian
sanctuary with 45 Chapels, 800 lifesize wooden and terracotta statues,
4000 frescoed figures produced by prominent Piemontese artists of
the period. Varallo is surrounded by the Special Nature Reserve with
wonderful panoramic paths on Monte Rosa and the valleys.
The Chursh of St. Maria Delle Grazie originated in the 15th century
and inside are the very famous Gaudenziana Walls by Gaudenzio Ferrari
which comprises a cycle of 21 frescos relating to the life of Jesus.
The collegiate church of Saint Gaudenzio is a beautiful 18th century
reconstruction of a 12th century building in which are conserved many
paintings by various Valsesian artist, including those by Gaudenzio
Ferrari. The town has a very charming historic quarter and a picture
gallery with a collection of works by Gaudenzio Ferrari, Tanzio da
Varallo and other illustrious “Old Masters” of Sacro Monte
who worked in the 1400s.
 VARALLO
PERCORSI PER
GLI AMANTI DELLO SPORT
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