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OLMO GENTILE |
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Comune
di Olmo Gentile
Via Piave 1
Tel. 0144/93075
E-mail: olmo.gentile@libero.it
Mayor: Angelo Garrone
Population: 109
Altitude: 615 a.s.l.
Carabinieri: Roccaverano
Tel. 0144/93022 |
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The
first records of this village date back
to 22 December 1142, when Olmo was granted
to the Marquisate of Cortemilia. In 1209
Ottone del Carretto sold Olmo to the Commune
of Asti. In 1613, in the war for the succession
of Monferrato, it was besieged by the
Spanish. After changing hands several
times, the estate was sold to the nobleman
Pier Francesco Borea, who assumed the
title of Marquis of Olmo. Until 1776 it
enjoyed a variety of privileges and was
exempt from taxes and tolls.
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| LOCAL
AREA-ECONOMY |
| Olmo
is a visual symbol of the link between Langa
and Liguria, the hills and the sea: standing
on the crest of a hill that looks like a cliff
top, in a land of tuff rich in seashells and
marine fossils, and blustered by a breeze
that feels like the sirocco wind, locally
known as the “marein”. Its woods
are full of mushrooms and truffles. The main
agricultural activity is livestock, mostly
sheep and goat rearing, for the milk used
to make its much sought after robiola cheese. |
| SILVER
MEDAL FOR MILITARY VALOUR |
| Olmo
still has its castle, which is currently being
restored. The rectangular sandstone tower
probably dates back to the twelfth century.
The San Martino parish church has a number
of late-Renaissance features dating back to
its foundation. Beside this is the chiesa
dei Disciplinati. Other interesting sights
are the little private chapel dedicated to
San Sebastiano, the chiesa del Sacro Cuore
and the ancient Pieve di San Martino. |
| EVENTS |
| There
is a clay-pigeon shooting centre in Olmo Gentile
which attracts dozens of sports enthusiasts
in the warm weather. It is open every Sunday
and on holiday afternoons from April to September.
From June to September it is also open on
Thursday evenings. There are monthly shooting
competitions approved by the provincial F.I.T.A.V.
committee. |
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