Cartosio
Welcome to Cartosio: a small Piedmontese community
Welcome to Cartosio, a Piedmontese municipality with a population of about 734 inhabitants. This picturesque town is located in the province of Alessandria and offers a peaceful and pleasant atmosphere, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the surrounding hills.
An ideal climate for outdoor living
Cartosio's climate is classified as zone E, with 2504 degree days. This means that it is quite warm during the summer and cold during the winter, offering the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities throughout the year.
The history of Cartosio
The coat of arms and banner of Cartosio were granted by decree of the President of the Republic in 1983. The banner is a truncated flag of green and yellow, reflecting the beauty of the city.
Places of interest
Church of Sant'Andrea apostolo
The parish church of Sant'Andrea apostolo was built before 1600, although the exact date remains unknown. Over the centuries it has been modified several times and today is a beautiful church divided into three vaulted naves with columns. About 14 meters long and 11 meters wide, the church has a bell tower about 35 meters high with 6 bells, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. The church was frescoed by Lorenzo Lajolo (1877-1947) in the early 20th century, who left two beautiful frescoes on either side of the main altar.
Other churches
There are many other churches to visit in Cartosio, including:
- Church of San Rocco and San Sebastiano: oratory built in 1694 seat of a confraternity and transformed into an asylum in 1954.
- Church of the Ascension of N.S.G.C. del Borgo.
- Church of the Nativity of Mary: in the Pallareto region.
- Church of San Bernardo and San Defendente: in the hamlet of Saquana.
- Church of San Rocco: in the Castellarolo region.
- Church of San Martino: built in 1636 near the Borgata della Colombara. It was rebuilt after a flood.
- Church of Sant'Antonio Abate: built in 1631 in the Borgata della Caliogna.
- Church of the Blessed Virgin of Sorrows: built in 1714 in the Oltre Erro region.
- Church of San Pietro Apostolo: in the Piano region, on the road to the hamlet of Garini.
- Church of San Giovanni Battista: built around 1923 in the hamlet of Rivere.
Military architecture
Cartosio has an interesting history that includes a feudal castle built in the 13th century. Unfortunately, only a few ruins remain in the area, but two private dwellings that have taken the place of the castle are visible.
Conclusion
Cartosio is a small and welcoming Piedmontese community that offers visitors the beauty of the surrounding hills, the tranquility and peace of country life, and many historical and cultural attractions to discover. Come and visit us to enjoy an authentic and genuine vacation in rural Italy.
