Cerro Tanaro

Last update 30 January 2024

Cerro Tanaro, journey to the (geographical) center of Monferrato


Landscape

Cerro Tanaro lies in the High Monferrato.

It is about 15 km from Asti, the provincial capital.


History

The first historical references about Cerro Tanaro date back to the 12th century.

The town underwent several dominations throughout history.

The most important ones are those of the Marquises of Monferrato and the Savoys.


Administration

Cerro Tanaro is the seat of the Comunità Collinare Via Fulvia.


Food and wine and typical products

Cerro Tanaro is a town with a strong wine vocation.

Typical wines of the territory are Grignolino, Barbera, and Freisa.


To be seen

The parish church dedicated to St. John the Baptist is the most significant monument in the area.

A short distance from the parish church, we find the Church of the Confraternity of the Holy Trinity (Chiesa della Confraternita della Santissima Trinità).

The medieval castle, now a private residence, hosted feudal lords, princes, and lords.

Worthy of note, in the center of the village, is the stronghold (privately owned) called Adorni Tower — Turret (Torre degli Adorni — Torretta).

In Piazza Libertà stands the town hall.

The Sarachet Bicycle Museum (Museo della Bicicletta Sarachet) is located at the Rocchetta Tanaro-Cerro railway station.

Insights

“Punti di Interesse”. Comune di Cerro Tanarowww.comune.cerrotanaro.at.it/it/point-of-interests. Last accessed Jan. 24, 2024.


Curiosity

Cerro Tanaro is considered the geographic center of Monferrato.


Data source


Insights

BeWeb - Beni Ecclesiastici in WEB
https://beweb.chiesacattolica.it/

Catalogo Generale dei Beni Culturali
https://catalogo.beniculturali.it/

Centro Interuniversitario di Storia Territoriale "Goffredo Casalis"
https://www.archiviocasalis.it/

Ente Turismo Langhe Monferrato Roero
https://www.visitlmr.it

Wikipedia, l'enciclopedia libera.
https://it.wikipedia.org


See also

News from Cerro Tanaro

Events in Cerro Tanaro