Brignano-Frascata
Discovering Brignano-Frascata: an agricultural commune in southeast Piedmont
Are you ready for a journey of discovery to the small commune of Brignano-Frascata? Located in southeast Piedmont, in the province of Alessandria, this village of only 425 inhabitants stretches along a slightly hilly area about 4 km from the border with Lombardy. Its economy revolves almost exclusively around agriculture, with numerous fruit cultivations.
A bit of the city's history
The municipal territory of Brignano-Frascata has been inhabited since the Neolithic period, as evidenced by the findings in the locality of Serra del Monte. During the Middle Ages, it was under the jurisdiction of the Bishops of Tortona from 1157. Later, it became a fiefdom of the Duchy of Milan, which was then assigned to the Genoese Spinola family (1375). In 1478, Napoleon Spinola and Giovanni Antonio Spinola killed the brother Battista and his three male children in the castle of Brignano. One of the unmarried daughters died shortly thereafter from the wounds sustained. Following the confiscation of the assassins' assets, the fiefdom passed to Enrico Bigurra. From 1685 to about 1800, it belonged to the Ferrari di San Sebastiano. It became a municipality in 1928 following the merger of the municipalities of Brignano del Curone and Frascata. From that date until 1947, the municipality also included the territory of the municipality of Momperone.
Symbols of the city
The coat of arms and the banner of the municipality of Brignano Frascata were granted by decree of the President of the Republic on July 9, 1958.
The city's administrative heritage
Below is a table related to the administrations that succeeded each other in this municipality. The municipality was part of the Mountain Community Valli Curone Grue and Ossona.
Society in Brignano-Frascata
The municipality of Brignano-Frascata has a population of 425 people, although this figure varies slightly throughout the year. Despite its small size, Brignano-Frascata welcomes new residents every year who choose to move here to enjoy the tranquillity of country life and the beauty of the surroundings.
Monuments in the city
Brignano-Frascata is a town that boasts a long and rich history of important events. Among the places of interest are:
Civil architecture
The Castle, with a structural design dating back to the 17th century, was restored in the medieval style last century and enlarged (castelnuovo) in 1936 by Alfonso Bruzzo from Genoa.
The anthropic geography of Brignano-Frascata
The small locality of Serra del Monte, located exactly along the border between Piedmont and Lombardy, although in practice a single entity, is divided into two fractions with the same name, one located in the municipal territory of Brignano-Frascata (AL) and the other in that of Cecima (Pavia province).
Images of Brignano-Frascata
Below you can admire some beautiful images of the landscape and monuments of Brignano-Frascata, including its characteristic Castello Bruzzo, the Parish Church, the Curone River, and its splendid panorama.
Conclusion
In short, Brignano-Frascata is the perfect place for those seeking a peaceful life experience, immersed in nature, but not far from the comforts of modern life. Living here means leaving behind the chaos of the cities and enjoying a simpler life, but no less rewarding. So, what are you waiting for to come and visit Brignano-Frascata?
