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Camagna Monferrato: sights, history and trails

Alessandria

Elevation: 261 m above sea level
Area: 9.25 km2
Demonym: Camagnesi
Patron saint: Sant'Eusebio di Vercelli

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Discovering Camagna Monferrato

Camagna Monferrato (Camagna in Piedmont) is an Italian municipality of 459 inhabitants^[2] from the province of Alessandria in the Piemonte.

Origins of the name

Name of uncertain etymology, probably derived from the Latin castrum magnum ("big encampment" or "fortification"); in a medieval attestation there is a reference to...Explore this chapter

Name of uncertain etymology, probably derived from Latin castrum magnum ("large camp" or "fortification"); in a medieval attestation there is a reference to one ecclesia de Chamagna ("Camagna church").

History of Camagna Monferrato

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According to some historians, Charlemagne granted the fief of Camagna to the canons of San Martino di Tours, a concession that was subsequently confirmed in 887 with a diploma by Emperor Charles the Gross. By will from the Emperor Frederick Barbarossa the fief of Camagna was finally ceded to marquises of Monferrato (1164). However, it is more likely that Camagna was immediately part of the Marca Aleramica granted by Emperor Otto I in 967 to Aleramo, the first Marquis of Monferrato.

At the top of the village, surrounded by the ancient Via Rocca, there are some remains of the old castle, built by marquises of Monferrato probably on the site of a pre-existing castle of Lombard origin. Towards the end of the eighteenth century the castle was almost entirely rebuilt and is now a private residence.

20th century

In this municipality the partisan formation III Brigata Matteotti, known as Banda Lenti was active.

21st century

Hosting part of the nurses of Monferrato, since 2014 Camagna has been a UNESCO world heritage site.^[5]

In April 2024 in Camagna the Museum of the Resistance of Monferrato was inaugurated, in the birthplace of Eusebio Giambone.

Symbols

The coat of arms and gonfalone of the municipality of Camagna Monferrato were granted by the decree of the President of the Republic of 13 February 1957.^[6]^[7] The coat of arms depicts, in the red field, a natural castle, open to the camp, equipped with a central tower, adorned to the guelfa, and founded on a green countryside. The gonfalone is a drape party of red and green.^[7]

What to see in Camagna Monferrato

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Church of Sant'Eusebio and bell tower

Society

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Demographic evolution

In the last hundred years, from 1921, the resident population has decreased by 77%.

Inhabitants registered^[8]

Economy

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The main resources are summer holiday and local agricultural activities. Agricultural products are limited (recognized the production of honey) and bread. Another traditional activity is livestock breeding.

Typical products

Honey.

Honey, precious food and nutrients, was introduced thanks to the company, at Bonina Region, by Elio De Bernardi. Bee breeding allows you to obtain a product that is easily sold as it is highly appreciated for its quality. Among the varieties produced today are, for example, acacia/robinia honeys (the most widespread), millefiori and melata. Honey is used with sweets, polenta, boiled potatoes; it was once an energy appetizer consumed together with butter. Mixed with hot milk, still today provides a drink that helps in the care of respiratory affections combined with herbs such as thyme and sage.

Administration

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

Period		First citizen	Match	Load	Notes
June 11, 1985	May 28, 1990	Franco Cazzulino	Christian Democracy	Mayor	^[9]
May 28, 1990	April 24, 1995	Franco Cazzulino	-	Mayor	^[9]
April 24, 1995	June 14, 1999	Renzo Manassero	centre-left	Mayor	^[9]
June 14, 1999	June 14, 2004	Lion Scagliotti	civic list	Mayor	^[9]
June 14, 2004	June 8, 2009	Lion Scagliotti	civic list	Mayor	^[9]
June 8, 2009	May 26, 2014	Claudio Scagliotti	civic list	Mayor	^[9]
May 26, 2014	May 26, 2019	Claudio Scagliotti	Civic list Per Camagna	Mayor	^[9]
May 26, 2019	June 9, 2024	Claudio Scagliotti	Civic list Per Camagna	Mayor	^[9]
June 9, 2024	in office	Claudio Scagliotti	Civic list Per Camagna	Mayor	^[9]