Overview
Domodossola has many treasures hidden in its historic centre, including the splendid Piazza Mercato and some wonderful historic buildings.
Domodossola was founded in the broad expanse of the Toce valley and still retains the plan and character of the earlier medieval town. The Simplon Pass, built on the orders of Napoleon, was central to its development. The road was completed in 1805. After that, the yellow Swiss postal stagecoaches from Briga (Valais) would bring groups of visitors, excited by the nailbiting descent along narrow passages between ravines and overhanging rocks.
1906 marked the completion of work on the tunnel, 19 km long, from Iselle to Briga. The race began to build a fast transalpine railway link, turning the town into an important centre for commerce.
28845 Domodossola VB, Italia
