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Basaluzzo: sights, history and trails

Alessandria

Elevation: 149 m above sea level
Area: 15.05 km²
Demonym: basaluzzese
Patron saint: Saint Joachim

A closer look

Discovering Basaluzzo

Basaluzzo (Basarus [bazary ]] in Piedmont) is an Italian municipality of 1 997 inhabitants^[2] from the province of Alessandria, in Piemonte. It is located on the edge of the Alexandrian plain, on the outskirts of Novi Ligure, about 20 kilometers south of Alessandria, along the SP155 which connects the cities of Novi Ligure And Ovada.
Basaluzzo, in the past mainly agricultural, is taking on the size of an industrial center. It rises in a newly undulating area, on the right of the Lemme stream, near its confluence in the Orba, on the north-western slopes that separate the valleys of the Lemme and Scrivia torrents.

Origins of the name

The name of the village probably derives from Basiligutia, to indicate near the existence of a basilica. According to others, the name should be traced back to Bis lucum, "amongst...Explore this chapter

The name of the country probably comes from Basiligutia, indicating the existence of a basilica nearby. According to others, the name should be traced back to Bis lucum, "in the woods".

History of Basaluzzo

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Mented in a diploma dating back to 981, with which Emperor Otto II granted it in fief at the monastery of San Salvatore di Pavia. It is still mentioned in two other documents: one of the 1000 and another of the 1002, signed by Otto III and Arduino d'Ivrea, with which confirms the previous cession.

In 1249 Basaluzzo was purchased by the municipality of Alessandria. For a long period of time it came under the dominion of the Duchy of Milan. In 1634 Basaluzzo was enfeoffed to Agapito Grillo, Duke of Mondragone. In 1653 it was occupied by the Spanish. In 1706 it became part of the Savoy dominions.
In 1799 it was the scene of a bloody confrontation between the French captains of General Jean Victor Marie Moreau and the Austro-Russians of Commander Aleksandr Vasil'evič Suvorov.

Symbols

The coat of arms was recognized by decree of the Head of Government of 14 July 1937.

«Party: to the first red, to the benedient monk, natural, golden aureolate; to the second, of blue to the oak radiated to the natural. Exterior ornaments from Commune.^[5]^[6]»

The gonfalone, granted with DPR of 7 March 2001^[7], is a drape divided into blue and red.

What to see in Basaluzzo

Religious architecture · Military architectureExplore this chapter

Religious architecture

Parish church of Sant'Andrea, dating back to the 15th century, in Romanesque-Gothic style.
Oratory of Sant'Antonio Abate and its surrounding green area

Military architecture

Castle of Clarefuentes, from the massive tower.

Society

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Demographic evolution

Inhabitants registered^[8]

Culture

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Events

Cena campagnola, 14 and 15 August, to celebrate San Gioacchino (17 August), patron of the country.

Economy

Agricultural economy, with crops of wheat, maize and vine, while forage production promotes livestock farming. In the early years...Explore this chapter

Agricultural economy, with crops of wheat, corn and vines, while forage production favours livestock breeding. At the beginning of the years '90 a strong industrialization has been started that has created plants for the production of sucrose, tiles and other products in the building sector. Subsequently, mechanical construction companies, jewellery, aluminium and glass processing were created; finally water purification plants. Curiosously, while being far from the sea, in Basaluzzo is home Lloyd Sardinia, a marine shipping company.^[9]

Infrastructure and transport

Basaluzzo is served by car racing 63 Alessandria - Bosco Marengo - Novi exercises by ARFEA .Explore this chapter

Basaluzzo is served by car racing 63 Alessandria - Bosco Marengo - Novi exercises by ARFEA.

As betrayed by the presence of the name "Via della Stazione", in the past the city was the seat of a railway plant. It represented a branch between the railway Frugarolo - Basaluzzo and the tram Novi Ligure - Ovada, both exercised by the Railway of the Valle d'Orba (FVO). The first was suppressed in 1948, while the Ovada - Novi races ceased in 1953.

Administration

Below is a table relating to the administrations that have succeeded one another in this municipality.Explore this chapter

Below is a table relating to the administrations that have succeeded one another in this municipality.

Period		First citizen	Match	Load	Notes
June 17, 1985	May 25, 1990	Remo Luigi Bollano	Italian Socialist Party	Mayor	^[10]
May 25, 1990	April 24, 1995	Remo Luigi Bollano	Italian Socialist Party	Mayor	^[10]
April 24, 1995	June 14, 1999	Gianfranco Ludovici	centre-left	Mayor	^[10]
June 14, 1999	June 14, 2004	Gianfranco Ludovici	civic list	Mayor	^[10]
June 14, 2004	June 8, 2009	Remo Luigi Bollano	civic list	Mayor	^[10]
June 8, 2009	May 26, 2014	Gianfranco Ludovici	civic list	Mayor	^[10]
May 26, 2014	May 27, 2019	Gianfranco Ludovici	civic list Together for Basaluzzo	Mayor	^[10]
May 27, 2019	June 9, 2024	Gianfranco Ludovici	civic list Together for Basaluzzo	Mayor	^[10]
June 9, 2024	in office	Gianfranco Ludovici	civic list Together for Basaluzzo	Mayor	^[10]

Sport

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Soccer

Recent chronicle

Cronistoria dell'Aquanera Comollo Novi
2001-02 - 1st in group H of the First Category. Promoted in Promotion. 2002-03 - 6th in Promotion Group D. 2003-04 - 2nd in Promotion Group D. 2004-05 - 8th in Promotion Group D. 2005-06 - 3rd in Promotion Group D. Admitted to Excellence. 2006-07 - 14th in group B of Eccellenza. Wins the play-outs against Carmagnola. 2007-08 - 10th in Group B of Eccellenza. 2008-09 - 2nd in group B of Eccellenza Piemontese. Wins the national play-offs against Legnago and LiaPiave. Promoted in series D. 2009-10 - 10th in group A of Serie D. In the summer the title of Comollo Aurora Novi is acquired. 2010-11 - 4th in group A of Serie D. Changes club colors to yellow-blue. 2011-12 - in group A of Serie D. December 15, 2011 - Radiation from the Serie D championship decided by FIGC, following administrative irregularities during the registration phase of the championship.

Cronistoria dell'Aquanera Comollo Novi

2001-02 - 1st in group H of the First Category. Promoted in Promotion.
2002-03 - 6th in Promotion Group D.
2003-04 - 2nd in Promotion Group D.
2004-05 - 8th in Promotion Group D.
2005-06 - 3rd in Promotion Group D. Admitted to Excellence.
2006-07 - 14th in group B of Eccellenza. Wins the play-outs against Carmagnola.
2007-08 - 10th in Group B of Eccellenza.
2008-09 - 2nd in group B of Eccellenza Piemontese. Wins the national play-offs against Legnago and LiaPiave. Promoted in series D.
2009-10 - 10th in group A of Serie D. In the summer the title of Comollo Aurora Novi is acquired.
2010-11 - 4th in group A of Serie D. Changes club colors to yellow-blue.
2011-12 - in group A of Serie D.
December 15, 2011 - Radiation from the Serie D championship decided by FIGC, following administrative irregularities during the registration phase of the championship.