Quarona
Hello, here's some information about Quarona!
Located in the province of Vercelli, in Piedmont, Quarona is a municipality with a population of about 3805 inhabitants. The municipality's territory is crossed by the Sesia River and includes the hamlets of Doccio and Valmaggiore.
History
The church of San Giovanni al Monte is one of the oldest and most artistically relevant monuments in Quarona. Its construction began in the late Roman era, in the 5th century. Inside the church, it is possible to admire important examples of medieval frescoes.
The Beata Panacea, also venerated in the municipality of Ghemme, is particularly present in the local culture.
Trivia: the state road 299 of Alagna is the main street of the town and is named after Pietro Rolandi. In the 19th century, Rolandi even opened a bookstore in London frequented by personalities of the time, including Giuseppe Mazzini!
Symbols
The tree represented in the coat of arms of Quarona is a mighty beech that existed until 1886 and was located in the Vico district. The tree was famous throughout the valley for its size and was visible from a great distance. The blue band in the coat of arms symbolizes the Sesia River.
Monuments and places of interest
Among the many places of interest in Quarona, we find the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate, built in the early years of the 17th century, the Sanctuary of Beata Panacea al Monte, and the Sanctuary of Beata Panacea al Piano.
Society
The municipality has undergone changes in population over the years.
Economy
The historic headquarters of the Loro Piana wool mill are located in Quarona.
Administration
Here you will find all the information regarding the administrations that have succeeded in Quarona.
Geology
Quarona is located in the area of the Valsesian supervolcano.
Notes
Other projects
Here are some useful links to learn more about Quarona:
I hope this information will be useful if you decide to visit this pretty Piedmontese town!
