Crosara
Crosara, a crossroads in the Venetian Alps
Crosara is a small hamlet in the municipality of Marostica, located on the southern ridge of the Asiago plateau, surrounded by nature and far from the chaos of the city. The name of the hamlet derives from the Venetian term "crosàra", meaning "crossroads". Crosara was for a long time part of the Federation of the Seven Municipalities and was the seat of an autonomous municipality until 1938, when it was merged with Marostica.
The historical and artistic beauty of the Church of San Bartolomeo
The Church of San Bartolomeo is one of the places of interest in Crosara. Built from 1603-1609, it underwent numerous restoration works over the centuries. The building, subject to the parish of San Luca, obtained parish rights only in 1753. In 1883-1885 it was completely rebuilt due to its precarious condition. Inside there are numerous works of art, including the altarpiece "Jesus crucified between Saints Dominic and Francis", attributed to Leandro dal Ponte, and the altarpiece of "Madonna and Child with two saints" by Giovanni Battista Bassano.
The Straw Ecomuseum, a testimony to Crosara's economic activity
The Straw Ecomuseum is set up in the former municipal house of Crosara and is dedicated to the production of straw, one of the main economic activities of the hamlet for centuries. Inside the museum, tools used for straw processing, vintage photographs and historical documents are exhibited to reconstruct the stages of production. In addition, it is possible to admire common objects to reconstruct the most daily aspects of the past. The museum is complemented by an ethnographic library to further study local culture and traditions.
Conclusions
Crosara is a welcoming and picturesque hamlet that preserves the charm of history and the warmth of tradition in its architecture, artifacts and museums. Thanks to the Church of San Bartolomeo and the Straw Ecomuseum, Crosara is an ideal destination for anyone who loves art and history, but also for families who want to spend a day discovering the ancient traditions of the area.
