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VIARIGI |
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Comune
di Viarigi
Via Recinto 6
Tel: 0141/611050
E-mail: viarigi@biemmenet.it
Mayor: Virginio Fracchia
Population: 1004
Altitude: 252 a.s.l.
Carabinieri: Montemagno
Tel: 0141/63128 |
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There
are not a great many Latin place names
in the area, but enough to demonstrate
the presence of the Romans. There is little
left of the castle mentioned in a deed
dated 1041, apart from a few lancet windows
in the oldest houses in Viarigi. There
is a document recording an oath of feudal
subjection to Bishop Landolfo of Asti
by Marquis Oberto. In 1396 the count of
Savoy occupied the town. The Statute of
the commune of Viarigi was drawn up in
1532, and this document lists the most
ancient local traditions.
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| LOCAL
AREA - ECONOMY |
| Viarigi
is divided by the main road into Viarigi Alto
and Viarigi Basso, the upper and lower parts
of the town. One thing that strikes visitors
is the skill of local masons in the use of
brickwork. The fact that one district of the
town is called “Fornace” (kiln)
is indicative of the presence of manufacturing
of bricks of all shapes and types, at affordable
prices. From the church there are wonderful
views of the surrounding landscape, with its
farmhouses, woods, vineyards and ploughed
fields. |
| ART
AND ARCHITECTURE |
| Viarigi
is famous for its Medieval tower, dating back
to the 12th century, the only remaining trace
of a well-equipped stronghold set amidst lush
green countryside. The Romanesque church of
San Marziano (in the district of the same
name) dates back to the 11th century and lies
among the fertile vineyards on the hill in
front of the town. It features many animal
forms sculpted in relief, with the heads of
monkeys, horses and oxen, birds, as well as
plant and floral decorations and beautiful
rose windows. |
| EVENTS |
| The
traditional event put on in Viarigi is known
as “Saltinpiazza” – literally
‘Jumping in the square’ and it
is a festival of street artists. In September
Viarigi takes part in the “Festival
delle Sagre” in Asti with a sumptuous
menu featuring traditionally prepared agnolotti
pasta served with roast meat sauce. It is
a great opportunity to rediscover the values
and traditions of the past. |
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