Church of St. Mary of the Assumption (Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta)
Imposing on the town, it can be admired in all its splendor, also thanks to its slender bell tower.
In baroque style, erected between 1771 and 1776 on a previous religious building, of which some tombstones are preserved, the church dominates the landscape. From its churchyard, from which you can enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the rolling hills of Monferrato, it is accessed through a walnut portal.
The long nave, the vault, the high altar and the choir have nothing to envy the cathedrals. The four Gothic chapels give the name to the districts.
Once near the altar, turning towards the entrance, it is possible to admire the magnificent and majestic pipe organ in pure pond on a walnut balcony.
Moreover, there are works of art by Guglielmo Caccia, known as Moncalvo, Crosio, Alberini, Aliberti and a museum of sacred art, which is unusual around here.
The oldest information on the religious history of the place dates back to the tenth century, in which was also built the small Church of Santa Maria in Monte Pirano, located near the cemetery.
Insights
Comune di Grana Monferrato
https://www.comune.grana.at.it/
- La chiesa parrocchiale di Santa Maria Assunta
https://www.comune.grana.at.it/it/page/la-chiesa-parrocchiale-di-santa-maria-assunta
Monferrato Arte
https://www.artestoria.net/Indici/Bancadati.php
BeWeb - Beni Ecclesiastici in WEB
https://beweb.chiesacattolica.it/
GRANA ARTE E TRADIZIONE
https://www.granaarteetradizione.it/
- Il Presepe "Nino Di Muzio"
https://www.granaarteetradizione.it/presepe-nino-di-muzio/introduzione-al-presepe
GAL BMA - Gruppo di Azione Locale del Basso Monferrato Astigiano
https://www.monferratoastigiano.it/
- Comune di Grana (AT)
https://www.monferratoastigiano.it/comune-di-grana-at/
See also...
• Grana Monferrato tourist guide