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PASSERANO
MARMORITO |
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Comune
di Passerano Marmorito
Via al Castello 4
Tel. 0141/903600
E-mail: comunepasseranomarmorito@tin.it
Mayor: Flavio Bertello
Population: 445
Altitude: 320 a.s.l.
Carabinieri: Castelnuovo don Bosco
Tel. 011/9876152 |
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The
name Passerano Marmorito originates from
the unification of the communes of Passerano,
Marmorito and Primeglio – Schierano,
in 1929. The coat of arms shows the main
symbols which featured on the coins minted
by the “Mint of Passerano”
towards the end of the sixteenth century.
From the date when written records were
kept (1164), Passerano and the other feudal
estates in the area appear to belong to
the Marquis of Monferrato. In 1550 the
castle of Passerano was occupied by the
Spanish
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| LOCAL
AREA |
| Passerano
Marmorito is in the hills, overlooked by a
hilltop where the complex of buildings which
form the castle of Passerano lies. The area
boasts many natural and environmental beauty
spots, with visible outcrops of yellowish
sand and marl, and rare, almost totally pure
diatomites. There are also wonderful woods. |
| ART
AND ARCHITECTURE |
| The
Castle of Passerano is one of the most impressive
in the entire Asti province, a veritable treasure
chest conserving precious original artefacts
dating from different eras. The imposing construction
comprises a group of buildings built between
the fourteenth century and the end of the
seventeenth century. There is a striking church
at the side of the castle which is very old
but has been altered many times over the years. |
| EVENTS |
| Local
events include a “gastronomic/nature
walk” through the hills in June, and
on 23 and 24 of that month the Patron Saints’
Days of Santi Pietro e Paolo, with dances
and bowling competitions. In August there
is the Patron Saint’s Day of San Lorenzo
in the hamlet of Primeglio, while in September
there is the Patron Saint’s Day of San
Grato in the hamlet of Schierano. |
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