Capriata D'orba
Welcome to Capriata d'Orba!
Hello everyone! Let me introduce you to Capriata d'Orba, a small town with 1835 inhabitants located in the province of Alessandria, in Piedmont. The town is situated on the right of the Orba river, in the upper Monferrato, between the cities of Novi Ligure and Ovada.
Physical geography
The climate in Capriata d'Orba is typical of the area with cold and humid winters, and hot and dry summers.
History
The history of Capriata d'Orba dates back to 973, when it was mentioned for the first time in a sales deed in favor of a certain Roprando. Later, in 1143, it became the possession of the marquises of Bosco, of Aleramic origin. Over the centuries, Capriata d'Orba passed under the rule of the Republic of Genoa, Alessandria, the Duchy of Milan, and again the Republic of Genoa, before being handed over to the marquises of Monferrato. Over the centuries, Capriata d'Orba was devastated by wars and sieges, including the Savoy-Genoa War of 1625 and the Monferrato Succession War of 1648. In 1708, Capriata d'Orba was annexed to the Savoy domains and in 1863 it assumed the new denomination of "Capriata d'Orba".
Symbols
The coat of arms of the municipality of Capriata d'Orba was recognized by decree of the head of government on 6 November 1928.
Monuments and places of interest
If you visit Capriata d'Orba, do not miss the remains of Castelvecchio and the walls that surrounded the village and the bastions.
Society
Demographic evolution
The population of Capriata d'Orba is 1835 inhabitants.
Economy
The Saiwa factory, which produces Oro Saiwa biscuits, is one of the strengths of the local economy.
Infrastructure and transport
Capriata d'Orba is currently served by bus line 62 - Alessandria - Predosa - Ovada operated by the company ARFEA.
Administration
Below is a table showing the list of administrations that have succeeded in this municipality.
Gallery of images
I leave you here some pictures to discover the beauties of Capriata d'Orba.
Bibliography
If you are interested in the history of Capriata d'Orba, I recommend that you read the Statutes of Capriata, published by the Historical Society of Novese.
Related articles
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Other projects
Do not miss the official website of the municipality of Capriata d'Orba and the webpage of the parish.
