Valperga
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| Valperga | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Province of Turin (TO) |
| Area | 11.8 km² (5 sq mi) |
| Population (as of Dec. 2004) | |
| - Total | 3,111 |
| - Density | 264/km² (684/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Valperghesi |
| Dialing code | 0124 |
| Postal code | 10087 |
Valperga is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 35 km north of Turin. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,111 and an area of 11.8 km².[1]
It is most famous for the Sacro Monte of Belmonte, a site of pilgrimage 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 Sacred Mountain of Belmonte was inserted by UNESCO in the World Heritage List.
Valperga borders the following municipalities: Castellamonte, Cuorgnè, Pratiglione, Prascorsano, Salassa, Pertusio, Rivara, and San Ponso.
 Sacro Monte di Belmonte |
 Sacro Monte di Belmonte |
 Sacro Monte di Belmonte |
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