Cassine, Piedmont
Cassine | |
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Comune di Cassine | |
UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Postal code | 15016 |
Dialing code | 0144 |
Patron saint | St. James |
Saint day | July 25 |
Website | Official website |
Cassine (
Acquese. The town lies partly in the hills, where the ancient nucleus of the settlement formed, and partly on the plain. Its economic character is agricultural: the hills are rich in vineyards where the wines Moscato d'Asti, Barbera and Freisa are produced as well as grappa
.
Municipal subdivisions and neighbours
In addition to the nucleus of Cassine itself (the frazioni fall within the boundaries of the commune: Caranzano, Gavonata, and Sant'Andrea.
Cassine borders the following communes: Alice Bel Colle, Castelnuovo Bormida, Gamalero, Maranzana, Mombaruzzo, Ricaldone, Rivalta Bormida, Sezzadio, and Strevi.
History
During the 10th century the town was within the domains of the
condottiere Facino Cane. Subsequently it was fortified. In 1451 the town was besieged by the Marquis of Montferrat. It was occupied by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor in 1556, and in 1644 it was taken control of by the French. In 1707 Cassine was annexed to the Kingdom of Sardinia
and from that time on its fortunes followed those of other towns in Piedmont.
Main sights
- The church of St. Francis (12th century), in Lombard-Gothic style, has a brickwork façade decorated with arches and two bell towers (one more recent, dating from 1644)
- Palazzo Zoppi (14th century) has 15th-century frescoes in the interior. A chapel in the courtyard houses a notable 14th-century panel from the Piedmontese school.
People
- Saint Bernardino Realino, podestà of Cassine in the mid-16th century.
- Pietro Rava (1916–2006), footballer.
- Luigi Tenco (1938–1967), popular Italian singer, songwriter and actor.
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- Istat.
Sources
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cassine.
- Some parts of this article were translated from its counterpart in the Italian Wikipedia, specifically from this version.
External links
- "Cassine" (in Italian). Piemondo. Archived from the original on 2007-10-31. Retrieved 2007-10-02.