The Park protects 2,300 hectares of land lying on the hills of the Middle Modenese Apennines made up of ancient chestnut groves, woods, and crops, in the center of which the arenaceous Spiers of the Sassi stand out. An enormous biodiversity of habitat concentrated in a small space allows the presence of varied flora and numerous fauna species ... #tuttitaly
The Borgo dei Sassi, located at the foot of the Sasso della Croce, is embellished with buildings from the XIII-XIV century.
In ancient times it was part of the defensive system of the Malatigni family.
The Church of Santa Maria Assunta was built in the XIII century with a wall against the Sasso della Croce. When it declined, the Oratory of the Madonna dei Sassi was constructed in its place, decorated with 15th-century bas-reliefs.
The cult building is tiny. Inside, the single nave has a brightly colored altar. It is also worth stopping for a moment of reflection.
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