Quarona

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Quarona

The town of Quarona, with very ancient origins, straddles the Sesia river along a flat area lying on the left bank of the river, while on the right side it climbs up the mountains towards the alpine pastures.

THE TOWN OF QUARONA

The place name Quarona points to a probable pre-Roman descent. The town is rich in churches and monuments that bear witness to its ancient history.

In 1807, the village was divided into several hamlets: Vico, Duomo, Cavaglia sotto, Morondo di Cavaglia, Upper and Lower Valmaggiore, and Doccio.

Among the most important attractions is the Church of San Giovanni al Monte, one of the oldest in Valsesia, which can be reached via a mule track along which several votive chapels can be admired. This awe-inspiring devotional route then connects it to the Sanctuary of the Blessed Panacea al Monte, a legend and a cult of the town. A second shrine dedicated to Panacea is the Church of the Beata al Piano, in the town centre of Quarona.

The 17th century parish church of St. Anthony the Abbot is also located in the town centre, and internally preserves numerous works from the Gaudentian school.

In the late 19th century, the town witnessed the establishment of several companies dedicated to the processing of wool and metal. Quarona is still internationally renowned for its textile production.

**Sanctuary of the Blessed Panacea al Monte**

QUARONA’S HOLY FRIDAY

Since the 1980s, the Way of the Cross, a re-enactment of the Passion of Christ, has been performed in the municipality of Quarona on Good Friday. The Sacred Representation of Good Friday in Quarona is unique in the province of Vercelli. It was founded in 1982 and has been gaining support each year until it has now become one of the most popular events in the valley.

The scenes performed, which used to be itinerant around the city, have taken place in Silvio Pellico Square from 2019 onwards, then moving up to the area surrounding the Church of San Giovanni al Monte.