Serralunga di Crea
Serralunga di Crea: The Municipality of the Sacred Mount
Welcome to Serralunga di Crea, a small town in the province of Alessandria, in Piedmont. With only 524 inhabitants, this town is known for the famous Sacred Mount of Crea, an important tourist destination and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
History
The symbol of Serralunga di Crea are the two towers on the municipality's coat of arms, which represent the old castle that once stood on Bric Castelvelli. The castle, now reduced to a few remains, was one of the focal points of Serralunga di Crea's long history.
Monuments and places of interest
The Sacred Mount of Crea is the main tourist attraction of Serralunga di Crea. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is an architectural complex of great artistic and spiritual importance. Along the visitor's path, which winds through a beautiful natural park, you can admire publications of frescoes and works of art. Don't miss the Church of San Sebastiano, which dates back to the 15th century.
Society
The population of Serralunga di Crea has drastically decreased in the last hundred years, starting from 1921. There has been a real ''halving'' of the resident population.
Administration
Below is a table of the administrations that have succeeded in this municipality. The current administration is committed to ensuring its citizens a high standard of living and a safe and healthy environment.
Infrastructure and transport
The Serralunga-Cereseto station is located along the Castagnole-Asti-Mortara railway. However, traffic on the railway has been suspended since 2012, making it difficult to travel by train to and from the municipality.
Image gallery
Don't miss the image gallery, where you can admire some of the artistic masterpieces of the Sacred Mount of Crea.
Notes
No important notes to report.
Other projects
We invite you to further discover the beauty and history of Serralunga di Crea through other projects and websites dedicated to this fascinating town.
External links
We invite you to visit the official website of Serralunga di Crea, where you will find further information about the city and its history. In addition, you can consult the website of the Sacred Mount of Crea to learn about the details of visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Finally, on the MonferratoArte Database, you can find interesting information about the artists in this area, active in churches and places of worship.
