The Sagra is the mother church of Carpi. Tradition and legend have the church dating back to the mid VIII century (752 A.D.) through the intercession of the Lombard King Astolfo. However, the oldest historical documents regarding the church date from the IX century (978 A.D.).
The Quartirolo Parish Church dates back to the XVI century. It was later renovated and took its current shape in 1846.
The cult and current sanctuary derive from a devotional image depicting the Deposition from the Cross.
The monastery and the adjoining external church were started around 1490 by Camilla Pio di Savoia who retired there as a nun in 1500
It is the patronal church, being dedicated to San Bernardino da Siena. It was built starting from 1604
The cathedral was dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The construction of the church began in 1514 and was not completed until the end of the 18th century. In 1979, on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the foundation of the diocese, it was granted the status of a minor basilica.
