Cerreto di Spoleto
Welcome to Cerreto di Spoleto!
Cerreto di Spoleto is a small Italian town with a population of 982 residents, located in the province of Perugia, in the charming region of Umbria. The name of the village derives from the nearby Cerro forests and its ancient origins.
History
The first records of Cerreto di Spoleto date back to the Lombard era, when the village was a "castrum" equipped with watchtowers to control the surrounding commercial routes. During the Middle Ages, the village reached the peak of its importance as a strategic center between Norcia and Spoleto, undergoing several invasions. In 1446, the municipality was finally subjected by the State of the Church. During the sixteenth century, many of the watchtowers were demolished and converted into stone quarries.
Society
Demographic evolution
The population of Cerreto di Spoleto has remained almost stable in recent decades.
Ethnic groups and foreign minorities
The town has a very small foreign population, with only 58 residents, mainly immigrants from the Dominican Republic.
Culture
Cerreto di Spoleto is known for its Mummies Museum, located in the Borgo Cerreto district, which exhibits three mummies dating back to 1834.
Image gallery
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Infrastructure and transport
Railways
From 1926 to 1968, Cerreto di Spoleto, along with the municipality of Sellano and the Borgo Cerreto district, was served by the Spoleto-Norcia railway, a narrow-gauge line that connected Spoleto with Norcia. The railway was then closed and the route converted into a cycle path.
Administration
The management of the administration of Cerreto di Spoleto is entrusted to the mayor and the municipal council. The town is part of the Sibillini Mountain Community.
Curiosities
In the Middle Ages, the inhabitants of Cerreto were known for their pious works and hospitals, but also for their activities as charlatans and swindlers. Hence the nickname of "Land of Charlatans."
Notes
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