Valperga is a ''

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'' (municipality) in the

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in the

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region

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, located about north of

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, in the

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historical region. It is home to the Sacro Monte of Belmonte, a site of

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and worship close to it. The Sacro Monte was built in 1712 at the initiative of the Friar Minor Michelangelo da Montiglio. In 2003, the sanctuary was inserted by

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in the

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. The Valperga Castle is also located in the town.

References

External links

Official web site for European Sacred Mountains
Cities and towns in Piedmont Canavese {{Turin-geo-stub