SANTA MARIA MAGGIORE
The heart of the valley
Known for its international gathering of chimney sweeps and Christmas markets, Santa Maria Maggiore is undoubtedly the heart of the valley. It is home to iconic museums waiting to be discovered: the Rossetti Valentini School of Fine Arts, which houses valuable art collections, the moving and exciting Chimney Sweep Museum, which pays homage to the history of the valley’s children chimney sweeps, and the Feminis - Farina Perfume House, where you c an discover the true origins of the Eau de Cologne. All this in the setting of a beautiful small historic centre. A not to be missed excursion that will take you back in time to discover an ancient world.
COME WITH US TO EXPERIENCE SOMETHING AUTHENTIC AND SPECIAL AMONG THE BEAUTIES OF OUR REGION
Always with a smile!
Val D'Ossola
Stone walks
Fascinating and mysterious, it slowly reveals itself to the visitor who wants to discover it.
Mergozzo lake
The mirror of the sky
Elegant, unfamiliar and reserved like a simple butler, Mergozzo Lake opens its doors wide to the Ossola Valley. The colours, the reflections and the sense of peace of this small corner of the world make this lake unique.
Montorfano
The solitary village
The village of Montorfano jealously guards one of the most interesting and best preserved Romanesque churches in the Ossola Valley.
Mergozzo
The village of the 'Fugascina'
Laughing and irreverent, Mergozzo introduces itself by immediately showing its strengths: the well-kept public beaches, the romantic lakeside promenade, the Archaeological Museum and the “Old Elm” square.
Candoglia
The land of the Picassas
Known for its famous marble, selected by Gian Galeazzo Visconti for the construction of theMilan Cathedral, Candoglia is well worth a stop.
Vogogna
A walk through the Middle Ages
Going deeper into the heart of the Ossola Valley, we reach the narrowest point of the valley: Vogogna. A small medieval village that seems to have stopped in time. The castleoverlooking the village dominates the landscape.
Domodossola
The Lady of the Ossola
What is behind the famous D of Domodossola? Elegant and mysterious, Domodossolapresents itself shyly to the visitor, slowly revealing its beauty. The overwhelming energy of this town at the foot of the Alps will captivate you.
Sacro Monte Calvario
Path of Faith
Reachable on foot from the historic centre, with a short climb of about 30 minutes, the Sacro Monte Calvario represents the religious heart of the city.
Vigezzo valley
The valley of the painters
Picturesque and evocative, the Vigezzo Valley has inspired many painters. It can be visited at any time of the year and can be reached by car or by the famous Vigezzina – Centovalli train.
Santa Maria Maggiore
The heart of the valley
Known for its international gathering of chimney sweeps and Christmas markets, Santa Maria Maggiore is undoubtedly the heart of the valley. It is home to iconic museums waiting to be discovered.
Re Santuario
Miracles of faith
Surrounded by lush meadows and unspoild countryside, Re is home to one of the most famous sanctuaries in our province.