Domodossola

Domodossola (Piedmontese: Dòm) is a city and comune in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, in the region of Piedmont, northern Italy. It was also known as Oscela, Oscella, Oscella dei Leponzi, Ossolo, Ossola Lepontiorum, and Domo d'Ossola (due to its position in the Ossola valley).

Geography

Domodossola is situated at the confluence of the Bogna and Toce Rivers, and is home to 18,300 people.

The city is located at the foot of the Italian Alps, and acts as a minor passenger-rail hub. Its strategic location accommodates Swiss rail passengers, and Domodossola railway station acts as an international stopping-point between Milan and Brig (a Swiss city of German language) through the Simplon Pass (Italian: Sempione). The Domodossola–Locarno railway is a 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 ³⁄₈ in) metre gauge line to the east across the border to Locarno.

History

Domodossola was the chief town of the Lepontii when the Romans conquered the region in 12 BCE.

During World War II Domodossola was part of an uprising against the Germans, whereby the valley of Ossola declared itself a free partisan republic in September 1944 and broke away from Fascist Italy. The rebellion was crushed by German troops within less than two months, but was an important symbol for anti-fascist movements within Italy until the end of the war.

Domodossola (Milan Metro)

Domodossola FN is a station on the Line 5 of Milan Metro, opened on 29 April 2015.

History

The construction of the station began in July 2011, as part of the second section of the line, from Garibaldi FS to San Siro Stadio. It was opened to the public on 29 April 2015, few days before the official opening of Expo 2015.

Station structure

Domodossola is an underground station with two tracks served by an island platform and like all the other stations on the M5, is wheelchair accessible. It is part of the urban area of Milan subway.

The station allows interchange with Milano Domodossola railway station, part of the suburban railway service, even though there is no direct link. It is necessary to leave the underground station before entering the railway station. The outdoor path is covered by a glass canopy.

Interchanges

Near this station are located:

Milano Domodossola railway station

Tram stops (Domodossola FN M5, lines 1 and 19)

Bus stops

Services

Accessibily for people with disabities