Domodossola

Domodossola - We are in Val d'Ossola, in Piedmont, in the famous city of Domodossola, between history and a lot of unspoiled nature. Small quiet town, suitable for walks among its pebbles that make us breathe the medieval air and Renaissance riches. The heart of the city is Piazza del Mercato, a jewel of the Renaissance. With fifteenth-century portico and columns adored with capitals bearing the coats of arms of the families.

In Via Briona there are the characteristic houses with stone roofs, and the La Motta district with the ancient houses made of larch balconies. In Piazza Fontana, however, the obelisk and its octagonal shape kidnap the atmosphere Crossing meadows, woods and agricultural land it is possible to reach the Mattarella hill where the Sacro Monte Calvario di Domodossola is located, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in 1656 to allow pilgrims to relive the passion of Christ. Not far away is the village of Santa Maria Maggiore, with splendid facades of decorated buildings and installations depicting chimney sweeps.