Cerro Veronese


Cerro Veronese is a comune in the Province of Verona in the Italian region Veneto, located about west of Venice and about north of Verona. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,274 and an area of. It is part of the Thirteen Communities, a group of villages which historically speak the Cimbrian language.
Cerro Veronese borders the following municipalities: Bosco Chiesanuova, Grezzana, and Roverè Veronese.

Celebrations

Sant'Osvaldo

Cerro people used to celebrate their saint protector, Saint Oswald, every 5 August with a religious ceremony in the main church. In addition, the celebration lasts a pair of days with local food stands and popular fairs.

Fragolosa

Also known as Festa della fragola, it's the most important event concerning a typical fruit of the zone, strawberry. It's the most awaited celebration after Giocondo's death. Fragolosa is mainly celebrated on the second weekend of July and it's one week long. A lot of stands are exposed, especially in the Piazza Alferia, the largest square of the town.

Demographic evolution


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