Castiglione Tinella
Castiglione Tinella: a characteristic village in Piedmont
Castiglione Tinella is a small town of 835 inhabitants located in the province of Cuneo, in Piedmont. The history of this village goes back centuries and the presence of various churches and places of interest can be noticed. Let's see together the main characteristics of Castiglione Tinella.
History
Castiglione Tinella is an ancient village that certainly has a long history behind it. Like many Italian towns, Castiglione Tinella has undergone various dominations over the centuries, including that of the Romans. After World War II, the village underwent a strong demographic decline due to the emigration of young people to the cities. Currently, however, Castiglione Tinella is trying to reverse this trend thanks to the tourist activities that are developing.
Monuments and places of interest
Castiglione Tinella is a village that still preserves many traces of its past. Among the main places of interest there are several churches, including the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Counsel, the parish church of St. Andrew and the Church of St. Carlo.
Religious architecture
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Counsel is certainly the most important place of worship in Castiglione Tinella. It is an eighteenth-century church that has a monumental façade and a very suggestive interior. The parish church of St. Andrew, instead, is a medieval building, in which valuable frescoes can be admired. Finally, the Church of St. Carlo is another small church that can be visited.
Society
Demographic evolution
The Municipality of Castiglione Tinella underwent a strong reduction of the population after World War II. Currently, the village has only 835 inhabitants.
Ethnic groups and foreign minorities
Despite its small size, Castiglione Tinella hosts a small community of foreign citizens, mainly from the Republic of Macedonia and Romania. Their presence in the territory has contributed to making the population of the village even more varied.
Culture
Castiglione Tinella is a village that has always maintained a strong connection with its traditions. Among the main events there are the patronal feast of St. Louis, which is celebrated every year on June 21st, and the feast of the Sanctuary of Good Counsel, which falls on the first Sunday of September.
Festivals and fairs
In addition to religious events, in Castiglione Tinella several festivals and fairs are organized. The patronal feast of St. Louis, in particular, is very important for the local population and is celebrated every year with a series of events. Moreover, every year the Virginia day is also held, an event that recalls the figure of Virginia Oldoini, Countess of Castiglione, the most famous historical personality of the village.
Economy
The economy of Castiglione Tinella is mainly based on the cultivation of vineyards. Moscato d'Asti is the most famous wine of the territory and is produced right here. In addition to wine activities, in recent years the cultivation of olive trees has also been developing, which has allowed the creation of the brand "Olio di Castiglione".
Administration
The administration of the Municipality of Castiglione Tinella is composed of the mayor and the city council. Currently, Giuseppe Giacomini governs the village and the council is composed of nine counselors.
Notes
Castiglione Tinella is a very characteristic village in Piedmont, which still preserves many traces of its past. Despite its small size, the village boasts many traditions and festivities that the local population celebrates with great participation.
Related voices
Among the related voices to Castiglione Tinella there is certainly the figure of Countess Virginia Oldoini, a very important historical personality for the territory.
External links
For more information on the territory of Castiglione Tinella, it is possible to visit the website of the Municipality.
