Crevacuore
Welcome to Crevacuore: Let's Discover Its History and Monuments Together
Crevacuore is a small town with a population of 1383 located in the province of Biella. The town has a historical past that is as interesting as it is unknown.
History
Among the noble dynasties that have succeeded in the town, the counts of Pombia, Aimone and the Fieschi family from Genoa are remembered. They not only ruled over Crevacuore but also held the privilege of minting coins and owning the Principality of Masserano.
In the past, there were revolts by the local population against the oppression of the Ferrero-Fieschi nobles; the most violent was the one in 1657 which led to the occupation and subsequent destruction of the castle by the citizens. The only remains of the castle are the ruins on the hill named Monte di Santa Croce.
Monuments and Places of Interest
Crevacuore is home to several churches and shrines; the Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta is the main place of worship in the town and is located in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. The Dome of the Saints Fabiano and Sebastiano, located on Via don Campi, is instead a private chapel and is only visible on special occasions. The Sanctuary "Madonna della Fontana," in the hamlet of Azoglio, can only be reached on foot, thanks to a path of about a kilometer. The Church of San Gregorio, or Oratory of the Madonna della Serra, is located in Via Matteotti, while the Church of Santa Marta and San Bernardino da Siena is located in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele. The Church of San Michele Arcangelo and San Defendente is, instead, in the hamlet of Azoglio, while the Church of San Quirico is in Via della Serra. Finally, there is the Oratory of San Rocco located on Via Monteorfano.
Society
Demographic evolution has been positive in recent decades, and despite being small, the town offers many cultural activities and local events throughout the year.
Infrastructure and Transport
Regarding infrastructure, Crevacuore has a train station that connected it, until the '30s, to the Grignasco-Coggiola Railway. Nowadays, the town is easily accessible by car, but it is also possible to travel by bus or by bike, thanks to the flat terrain and the presence of bike paths.
Administration
Finally, Crevacuore is part of the Eastern Biellese Mountain Union of Municipalities, with legal headquarters in Casapinta and operational headquarters in Valdilana.
Come and discover the beauty and hospitality of Crevacuore and appreciate its past that, despite being distant, is still present in the numerous monuments that enrich our town. Welcome!
