Municipality of Vallerano
Lat. 42.38442 Long. 12.25701
P.zza A. Diaz
01030 Vallerano (VT) Italy
Tel. ++39 0761751001
(15,48 square km with 2446 inhabitants: Valleranesi)
It is a characteristic small village, whose wonderful historical centre is an interlacement of alleys and small squares. It is immersed in a valley on the eastern
side of the Monti Cimini, rich in chestnut trees. There is no documentary evidence concerning the date of its origins, but there are documents which testify that
the area was already inhabited in the year 1000 B.C. It has always been the object of continuous quarrels between powerful feudatory families and in the
Middle Ages the De Vico family and the Orsini family struggled for it for a long time.
PLACES TO VISIT
Sanctuary of the Madonna del Ruscello
In was designed by Vignola and built in the XVII century. Undoubtedly, it is one of the most interesting churches in the area.
On its inside it is possible to admire some works of great artistic importance, among which the most interesting are: some paintings, enchanting frescos, very refined stucchi and a precious finely engraved organ.
Church of Jesus Crucified
The church has a particular importance for the believers as on its inside there is an ancient crucifix and every year is destination of pilgrimage.
