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Ancient marble quarry

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The ancient marble quarry of Ornavasso is part of a historical-archaeological and naturalistic complex.

The geological outcrops are located upstream of the fan of the San Carlo torrent, between the Sanctuary of the Guard and the fortifications of the Cadorna Line. Ornavasso marble has given life to masterpieces of Italian art such as the Milan Cathedral, in particular for the cladding exterior and floor slabs, the facade of the Certosa di Pavia and the cladding of the pillars in the Octagon of the Cathedral of Pavia. The coverings of the apses of San Carlo and Santa Cristina in Turin, the altar and the pinnacles of the church of Busto Arsizio, the altar of the church of Sestriere, the church of San Fedele and the Arco della Pace in Turin are also in Ornavasso marble. Corso Sempione in Milan. Among the most recent and well-known artists, it is enough to mention the names of Giò Pomodoro and Giancarlo Sangregorio. In addition to the "Ancient" quarry which can be visited on foot, it is possible to use a nice little train to also see a more recently excavated quarry which allows you to admire the majesty of the nature and the different excavation techniques.

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Visite solo su prenotazione al numero +39 3357668309

Price:

Adults € 14 Children € 6. Visits by reservation only on 39 3357668309

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Emanuela Sarti

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Public transport

In Treno: Linea Novara-Domodossola – Stazione di Ornavasso – Linea Milano-Domodossola – Fermata di Candoglia (Passerella sul Fiume Toce)

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Ancient marble quarry

Directions

Ornavasso si trova a 15 km da Stresa e da Verbania e a 30 km da Domodossola

In auto: Autostrada A8 Milano-Laghi – Autostrada A 26 Voltri-Gravellona Toce – Uscita Ornavasso (SS 33 del Sempione)

Da Domodossola: SS 33 del Sempione (Superstrada dell’Ossola). Uscita Anzola d’Ossola o Ornavasso.

Da Stresa o Verbania direzione Gravellona Toce / Domodossola

Coordinates

45.971155, 8.402996

DMS

45°58'16.2"N 8°24'10.8"E

UTM

32T 453748 5091015

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