Church

The origin of Santa Cristina go back much farther in time, most probably before the first written documents of the 13th century.

Evidence shows that in 1221 in Ceredello there was already a church dedicated to Santa Cristina, along with a traditional fair. The church became so important that in 1460 the community of Ceredello asked the Bishop's representative to have a regular weekly service. The request was accepted and since then the parish priest of Pesina celebrated mass once a week.

In 1630 an outbreak of plague snaked its way across the countryside striking the major villages of the area and the church became a lazaret. Successively, in order to sanitize the place, a coat of lime was added to the walls but the plaster covered the 13th century frescoes.

In 1658 a new altar in Baroque style was built right at the intersection with the former Romanesque apse. In the 18th century the roof war repaired and in 1897, thanks to Monsignor Crosatti, a great section of the original 13th century frescoes came to the light.

Today the church is pretty well preserved and Ceredello comes alive with religious ceremonies and celebrations during the annual fair commemorating the town's patron saint, Santa Cristina. The official day is July 24th, but the festivities stretch out over a few days, with concerts, shows and folk dances