Today we walked to Madonna delle Grazie, a church built in 1400 with wonderful art work by Gaudenzio Ferrari, a Valsesian artist. He was the first one to incorporate 3D art work in frescos.

Madonna delle Grazie

the interior

Next, we walked up to Sacro Monte, the location of a shrine in 45 stations from the announcement to resurrection. These shrines were built beacuse only few could go onto a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. In 1495 the construction of this shrine was finally finished.

The view from Sacro Monte
Varallo

Next, we went to City Hall, where we met with the mayor.