A square 1:1 photo of Sacra di San Michele, majestically situated on the summit of Monte Pirchiriano in Piedmont, shrouded in a chilly, wet morning sky.
A grey-blue cloud cover hangs low over the mountains while fine rain shimmers the stone walls. The valleys below disappear in light mist, while the ancient abbey towers sombre but impressive above the landscape.
No sunlight, just the soft diffuse light of a drizzling morning that creates a mysterious and melancholic atmosphere.
Hikers follow the well-marked path "Sentiero dei Principi", surrounded by pine forests, rock formations and breathtaking panoramas over the Susa Valley. This path is mentioned in the novel "The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco, and where visitors can walk and enjoy the views over the valley.
The abbey itself is the inspiration for the fictional abbey in the novel. Its serene atmosphere and historical character make this route a spiritual and natural experience.
Henk Meijer is a professional landscape and city photographer based in the Netherlands. His work has been published worldwide in travel brochures, photo and glossy magazines, advertisements, flyers, magazines, book and CD covers, postcards, greeting cards, calendars, newspapers, TV displays,.. Read more…