The nine Sacri Monti (Sacred Mountains) of northern Italy are groups of chapels and other architectural features created in the late 16th and 17th centuries and dedicated to different aspects of the Christian faith. In addition to their symbolic spiritual meaning, they are of great beauty by virtue of the skill with which they have been integrated into the surrounding natural landscape of hills, forests and lakes. They also house much important artistic material in the form of wall paintings and statuary.
Criteria for inclusion as a World Heritage Site
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| ii | To exhibit an important interchange of human values, over a span of time or within a cultural area of the world, on developments in architecture or technology, monumental arts, town-planning or landscape design. | All |
| iv | To be an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates (a) significant stage(s) in human history. | All |
Nearby
Sites
| Name | Since | Distance | |||
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| Roman Baths of Como | 2021 | 19.4km | site_ao | ||
| Monte Brè, Lugano, Switzerland en | 15.8km | site_izi | |||
| The historical centre of Mendrisio de en fr it | 18.6km | site_izi | |||
| Varenna Cemetery | 2019 | 10km | site_ao | ||
| The Balcony of Italy | 2018 | 13.8km | site_ao | ||
| The Red House | 2017 | 17.1km | site_ao | ||
| Setificico Paolo Carcano | 1968 | 19.9km | site_brutalism | ||
| Casa Costioli | 15.1km | site_brutalism | |||
| Casa Corinna | 17.4km | site_brutalism | |||
| Casa Cate | 1957 | 17.7km | site_brutalism | ||
| Casa Giuliana | 16.5km | site_brutalism |
About the source: UNESCO
Within UNESCO's broad remit, this specialised agency of the UN works towards international cooperation agreements to secure the world's cultural and natural heritage, designating venues of exceptional value as World Heritage Sites.