A textured sienna/yellow wall and weathered, grey shutters of a historic building in beautiful downtown Domodossola. The shadows of the shutters and the window sill make the shutters optically detached from the wall.
This Piedmont town in northern Italy is located amidst the mountains in the Ossola Valley, just 25 minutes by train from the Swiss town of Brig.
It is an ideal base for a hiking holiday in the famous Val Grande National Park. But also as a destination in itself, this town full of culture, history and culinary tradition is more than worth it.
A unique sight to see is the Sacro Monte del Calvario, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This 'holy mountain' is within walking distance of the city centre, and the route goes along a processional road with 14 chapels, richly decorated with frescoes and sculptures, among others.
On top of the mountain is the former Franciscan monastery, from where you have spectacular views of Domodossola. The 'climb' up to it requires some effort, but is very popular for good reason.
Sander van der Werf (1973) heeft illustratie gestudeerd aan kunstacademie Minerva in Groningen. Als buitensporter in hart en nieren is hij zich in de loop der jaren naast het illustreren en maken van wandschilderingen steeds meer gaan bezighouden met (buitensport)fotografie. Hij is zodoende gespecialiseerd in outdoor-, reis- en landschapsfotografie... Read more…