Chiusavecchia
Welcome to Chiusavecchia!
Hello friends! Are you ready for a journey through the history and culture of Chiusavecchia, a small municipality located in the province of Imperia in Liguria? With its 508 inhabitants, Chiusavecchia is a place full of charm and history. Let's explore it together!
The strategic location of Chiusavecchia
The location of Chiusavecchia, situated in the valley of the Impero river, has always represented an important strategic point and closure of the village in the surrounding valley. This has led the territory to be contested over the centuries by many noble families and belonging to the Diocese of Albenga-Imperia.
The history of Chiusavecchia
Chiusavecchia was an important feudatory in the hands of the Doria family until 1576, when the territory passed from hand to hand until it was purchased by Duke Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy. Subsequently, in 1609, the territory of Chiusavecchia-Gazzelli was sold to the master auditor of the Duke's Chamber of Accounts Cesare Cernusco, who passed it on to Gregorio Giovannini-Brucco and then to the Tomatis family until the beginning of the 19th century.
With the Napoleonic events, the established municipalities of Chiusavecchia, Olivastri, and Sarola merged between 1801 and 1803 in the Ligurian Republic, becoming the II canton of Val di Maro in the Jurisdiction of the Olive Trees. In 1804, the municipality of Chiusavecchia was abolished and merged with the municipality of Chiusanico.
The Chiusavecchia territory reached its maximum territorial expansion in 1923 with the aggregation of the suppressed municipalities of Arzeno d'Oneglia, Cesio, Lucinasco, Torria, Olivastri, and Sarola.
Chiusavecchia through the centuries
The Chiusavecchia territory has always been contested over the centuries, but its history represents the example of an autonomous territory that, after being enfeoffed to many noble families, became part of the Ligurian Republic and then of the Kingdom of Italy. Its strategic location made it a crucial point in the political events of the area.
During the Middle Ages, the territory of Chiusavecchia was part of the castellania of Monte Arosio. After the acquisition by the Doria family, the village passed to the Savoy and then to the Austrians. With the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy, Chiusavecchia acquired a new administrative autonomy and joined the municipalities of Olivastri and Sarola.
Chiusavecchia today
Today Chiusavecchia is a quiet and charming place, where the beauty of Liguria is expressed in all its splendor. The territory is a paradise for nature lovers, with numerous excursions and walks among the breathtaking landscapes of the surrounding valley.
The historic center of Chiusavecchia is a place full of charm and history, thanks to the ancient buildings and medieval churches that can be found there. The village is also famous for the production of high-quality olive oil and its typical cuisine.
Conclusion
Chiusavecchia is a small municipality that encapsulates a great history and a unique beauty. Its strategic location has made it a mandatory crossing point over the centuries, but also a place of great charm and importance for the history of Liguria. Come and discover Chiusavecchia, and let yourself be conquered by its beauty and authenticity!
