Atlas of Monferrato
Gabiano: sights, history and trails
Alessandria
- Elevation
- 300 m above sea level
- Area
- 17.77 km²
- Demonym
- Gabias
- Patron saint
- Saint Peter
A closer look
Discovering Gabiano
Gabiano (Gabian in Piedmont) is an Italian municipality of 1 017 inhabitants[1] from the province of Alessandria in the Piemonte.
Landscape and area
It is part of Lower Monferrato and is situated on the southern side of a hill 300 meters high, on which dominates the scenic castle of the Cattaneo Adorno Giustiniani....Explore this chapter
It's part of the Bass Monferrato and is situated on the southern side of a hill 300 meters high, on which dominates the scenic castle of the Cattaneo Adorno Giustiniani. At its feet stands the ancient parish church of San Pietro, of medieval times, later restored, with beautiful frescoes inside, which preserves the Romanesque bell tower. There are numerous fractions of the municipal territory.
The Capoluogo is divided into a lower part, around the parish, and in a high part (Rollino), where the typical urban planning of medieval "ricetti" is recognizable, with ancient houses and the Church of San Defendente. From the square in front of the Palazzo Comunale you can enjoy a beautiful view over the hills of Basso Monferrato and on the plains crossed by the Po River.
Notable fraction is Cantavenna, which extends in a semicircle on a hill at 350 meters above sea level, with splendid views of the Vercelli plain and the Alpine range: on good days you can see Monviso, Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa.
The resort is dominated by the neoclassical Archpriest Church of San Carpoforo.
On the opposite side is Varengo, once an independent municipality, whose beautiful and ancient houses are perched around the notable parish church of Sant'Eusebio, high on a spectacular staircase. The church is a notable example of Baroque architecture, a work attributed to Magnocavallo or his school.
Nearby are the hamlets of Sessana and Casaletto, the latter with the romantic Chapel dedicated to the Madonna della Neve.
Important are also the localities of Zoalengo and of Mincengo, on two hilly prominences separated by an idyllic valley, where the ancient Parish Church of Sant'Aurelio stands.
The most recent development is fraction Piagera, in the alluvial plain at the mouth of the Rio Marca into the Po, where an important weekly agri-food market is held.
History of Gabiano
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Symbols
The coat of arms and gonfalone of the municipality of Gabiano were granted by decree of the President of the Republic of 4 June 1987.[4][5]
The golden lion is resumed by the blason of the nobles of Gabiano[6] (split of red and blue, to the golden lion, crowned with the same, crossing all over[7]) who held the fiefdom until 1421.[8]
The gonfalone is a white drape.
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Statues of Gabiano, 1955
What to see in Gabiano
Important tourist attraction is the castle of GabianoExplore this chapter
Important tourist attraction is the castle of Gabiano
Society
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Demographic evolution
The depopulation of the area has caused in a hundred years, starting from 1921, a decrease of the resident population of 60%.
Inhabitants registered[9]
Culture
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Events
In September the provincial fair of the Hazelnut Piemonte.[10]
Economy
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Agriculture
The communal territory houses viticultural crops, which give two appreciated DOC wine. Both are obtained with Barbera grapes, which add a small percentage of Freisa and/or Grignolino: the Gabiano, which is also produced in the nearby municipality of Moncestino [11] and the Ruby of Cantavenna[12] , also produced in the territory of the neighboring municipality of Camino. The production of strawberries is also of high quality, as well as that of corn, cereals, green beans and vegetables.
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 25, 1985 | May 29, 1990 | Mario Richetta | civic list | Mayor | [13] |
| May 29, 1990 | September 10, 1992 | Anna Maria Canna | civic list | Mayor | [13] |
| September 30, 1992 | April 24, 1995 | Aldo De Paul | Christian Democracy | Mayor | [13] |
| April 24, 1995 | June 14, 1999 | Pierangelo Mussano | center | Mayor | [13] |
| June 14, 1999 | June 14, 2004 | Pierangelo Mussano | civic list | Mayor | [13] |
| June 14, 2004 | June 8, 2009 | Mario Tribocco | civic list | Mayor | [13] |
| June 8, 2009 | May 26, 2014 | Mario Tribocco | civic list Impegno and honesty | Mayor | [13] |
| May 26, 2014 | May 27, 2019 | Domenico Priora | Civic list Scelgo Gabiano | Mayor | [13] |
| May 27, 2019 | June 9, 2024 | Domenico Priora | Civic list Scelgo Gabiano | Mayor | [13] |
| May 27, 2019 | in office | Stefano Vedovato | civic list Cambiamo Gabiano for us all | Mayor | [13] |
Notes
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- ^ to b Monthly demographic balance for the year 2026 (provisional data), up demo.istat.it, ISTAT.
- ^ Seismic classification (XLS), up risks.protezionecivile.gov.it.
- ^ Table of degrees/day of Italian Municipalities grouped by Region and Province (PDF), in Law 26 August 1993, n. 412, annex A, National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, 1 March 2011, p. 151. URL consulted on 25 April 2012 (archived fromoriginal url on 1 January 2017).
- ^ Gabiano, decree 1987-06-04 DPR, concession of coat of arms and gonfalone, up Central State Archive.
- ^ The Commune, up Municipality of Gabiano.
- ^ Gabiano, up araldicacivica.it.
- ^ G.B. of Crollalance, Blasonic historical dictionary of noble and notable Italian families, vol. 1, Bologna, Arnaldo Forni, 1886, p. 440.
- ^ Facts, up Municipality of Gabiano.
- ^ Data taken from:
- Resident population of the municipalities. Censuses from 1861 to 1991 (PDF), up ebiblio.istat.it, ISTAT.
- Resident population - Time series, up exploredati.istat.it.
Please note: 2021 data refers to permanent census data as of December 31 of that year.
- ^ Provincial fair of hazelnuts, up casalenews.it. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- ^ AA.VV., Italy of wine, De Agostini, 2004, p. 42, ISBN 9788841813225. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ^ Monica Cesari Sartoni, Eat Italian. Guide to Italian regional specialties, Morellini, 2005, p. 23, ISBN 9788889550052. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ^ to b c d And f g h the j http://amministratori.interno.it/
Bibliography
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- Further reading
- Michele Brusasca (edited by), Statue of opposite Gabiani duke Montisferrati, Casale Monferrato, Milano Miglietta & C., 1955.
- Luigi Calvo (edited by), Statues of the municipality of Gabiano Monferrato, Gabiano Monferrato, Municipality of Gabiano Monferrato, 1989.
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