Sacro Monte di Ossuccio, Religious sanctuary in Tremezzina, Italy
The Sacro Monte di Ossuccio is a pilgrimage site in Tremezzina with 14 chapels arranged along an ascending path. The path leads to a central sanctuary overlooking Lake Como and Comacina Island.
Construction of the sanctuary began in 1537 on a site where a Roman temple once stood. Most of the chapels were built between 1635 and 1710 during a period of major expansion.
The chapels display works by local artists depicting religious scenes in terracotta and stucco. These artworks were created to help visitors understand and reflect on spiritual stories.
The climb to the top can be done at a leisurely pace and takes roughly an hour depending on rest stops. Sturdy footwear is recommended since the path is partly unpaved and hilly.
The sanctuary floor displays a striking pattern of black and white marble tiles from 1655. Above the altar hangs an ancient fresco of the Madonna and Child that dates back even further.
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