Borgo San Dalmazzo
Welcome to Borgo San Dalmazzo!
Hello everyone! Today I will tell you about Borgo San Dalmazzo, an Italian municipality located in the province of Cuneo, in Piedmont. With its 12,436 inhabitants, Borgo San Dalmazzo is a very interesting place rich in history.
A bit of geography
The municipality is located southwest of Cuneo and extends on the plateau between the Demonte and Gesso rivers. The historic center is located at the foot of the Monserrato hill and is on the left bank of the Gesso and Vermenagna streams. The Borgo area has an average altitude of 636 m above sea level and the highest peak is Monte Croce, which reaches 1,268 m.
Urban and rural life
Borgo San Dalmazzo is divided into different areas. The historic center is very close to Cuneo, while Sant'Antonio Aradolo and Madonna Bruna are located in the mountainous area and are markedly separated from the main urban agglomeration. The town develops over an altitude difference of over 700 m, thus making life between the city and rural areas different.
The history of Borgo San Dalmazzo
Borgo San Dalmazzo has a rich and interesting history. The area where the municipality was located was inhabited by an indigenous population commonly called "Liguri" before 600 B.C. Different invading populations succeeded in the area until the arrival of the Gauls in the 4th century B.C., the period in which Pedona, the original nucleus of the city, was founded. With Roman influence, the village took the name of Peda and became an important center for the payment of tolls for those who wanted to cross the border between Italy and Gaul.
Borgo San Dalmazzo has an important history related to heliciculture. The municipality has a centuries-old tradition in the production of snails and has been one of the Italian hubs in this particular agricultural sector.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Borgo San Dalmazzo is a city worth visiting. Its geographical position makes it a very interesting and diverse place, from the city center to the mountainous area. The city has a long history and has exported snails throughout the country. Definitely a place not to be missed if you are in the Cuneo area.
