Capriata d'Orba
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Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Capriata d'Orba, a municipality in Piedmont with a population of 1,835, located in the province of Alessandria, in the upper Monferrato region.
Physical geography
Capriata d'Orba is located on the right bank of the Orba River and extends between the cities of Novi Ligure and Ovada. It is part of the Novese, a geographical region of Lower Piedmont named after the city of Novi Ligure.
The climate is temperate, with hot summers and cold and rainy winters.
History
Capriata d'Orba has a rich history of events. The village was first mentioned in a sales agreement in 973 in favor of a certain Roprando, by the son of the marquis Ildeprando. It was later owned by the Marquises of Bosco, Aleramici, and was then the subject of expansionist desires on the part of the municipality of Alessandria.
In 1218 it allied with the Republic of Genoa, but was besieged and destroyed by the people of Alessandria in 1228. It returned to Genoese hands in 1230 and in 1317 became part of the Duchy of Milan. In 1412 it was again under the dominion of Genoa, which in 1418 ceded it to the Marquises of Monferrato.
The conquest of Capriata in 1625 marked the beginning of the Savoy-Genoa War of 1625. During the War of the Monferrato Succession (1648), the village was devastated by the French and then by the Spanish. It was annexed to the Savoy domains in 1708.
In 1863, the municipality assumed the new name of "Capriata d'Orba".
Monuments and places of interest
The village is dominated by the remains of Castelvecchio. Part of the walls that surrounded the village and bastions are still visible. Additionally, Capriata d'Orba is home to the bell tower, the old town hall, the portico, and a sundial.
Society and economy
Capriata d'Orba has a stable demographic evolution, thanks also to the economy of the region. In 1985, the Saiwa factory was established, known for the production of Oro Saiwa biscuits.
Infrastructure and transportation
The town is currently served by bus line 62 - Alessandria - Predosa - Ovada, operated by ARFEA. In the past, Capriata d'Orba hosted a station from the Novi Ligure-Ovada tramway, whose services ended in 1953.
Administration
Below is a table of the administrations that have succeeded in this municipality:
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Image gallery
Here are some images of Capriata d'Orba:
- The old town hall
- Bell tower
- Portico
- Sundial
- Castelvecchio Tower
Bibliography and related links
If you are interested in the history of Capriata d'Orba, you can consult its ancient statutes, which were in force until the mid-seventeenth century.
Capriata d'Orba is part of the hilly community of Gavi, an area of Piedmont famous for Gavi wine.
External links
If you want to find out more about Capriata d'Orba, here are some useful links:
- Official website of the municipality of Capriata d'Orba
- Parish of Capriata d'Orba
- Page on Capriata d'Orba on VisitMonferrato.it
