Berzano di San Pietro
Welcome to Berzano di San Pietro, a small town in Piedmont
Welcome to Berzano di San Pietro, a municipality located in the province of Asti, in the heart of Piedmont. With its 409 inhabitants, Berzano di San Pietro is a small and peaceful town surrounded by greenery, ideal for those looking for a place to relax and enjoy nature.
A brief history of the town
The original name of Berzano di San Pietro was "Briscianum", a Gallo-Roman personal name. The town is mentioned in documents since 1148 and from 1226 it was placed under the high dominion of the marquesses of Monferrato. Moreover, it was owned by the Canonica di Abbazia di Vezzolano until it passed under the Savoyard domain in 1631.
The symbols of the town
The symbol of Berzano di San Pietro is a coat of arms with an angel pointing to the sky and a lion indicating the pride of Saxon origins, while the flag of the town consists of a yellow cloth with the coat of arms placed in the center.
Society
Demographic evolution
In recent years, Berzano di San Pietro has maintained a stable number of inhabitants, with 409 residents.
Ethnicities and foreign minorities
As of December 31, 2015, the foreign population residing in the town was 48 people, mainly of Romanian nationality.
Administration
The administration of Berzano di San Pietro is led by Mayor Mario Lupo, elected in 2014 and reconfirmed in 2019 with the civic list A Berzano. The town is twinned with four foreign cities.
Town twinning
Berzano di San Pietro is twinned with four foreign cities.
Conclusions
Berzano di San Pietro is a small corner of peace and tranquility, where residents and visitors can enjoy the beauty of nature and the historic town. Thanks to its central location in the Piedmont region, Berzano di San Pietro also offers the opportunity to visit other beautiful cities in the region. Come and visit Berzano di San Pietro and discover its unique beauty!
