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Sacro Monte di Ossuccio is a religious complex located in Ossuccio, a small town on the western shore of Lake Como in northern Italy. It is part of a group of nine Sacred Mountains in northern Italy that are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The complex includes a sanctuary and fourteen chapels, each dedicated to a different episode in the life of Jesus Christ.

The chapels are arranged in a naturalistic setting on a hillside, with a path connecting them. The chapels were constructed between the 16th and 17th centuries, and are decorated with frescoes, sculptures, and other artworks. The complex also includes a church and a museum.

The Sacred Mountain of Ossuccio was founded by the Capuchin friar Father Felice da Montegallo, who began building the chapels in 1635. The complex was completed in the 18th century, and became a popular destination for pilgrims and tourists.

Today, the Sacro Monte di Ossuccio is a popular tourist attraction, visited by thousands of people each year. It is known for its beautiful location, its rich history and its stunning artworks, which provide a unique insight into the religious and cultural traditions of northern Italy.