Corana
Welcome to Corana
Welcome to Corana, a town of 765 inhabitants located in the Oltrepò Pavese plain in Lombardy, Italy. Our town is situated on the right bank of the Po river, not far from the confluence of the Curone stream. In this text, I will take you on a journey through the history of Corana, which is particularly strong in the early Middle Ages when it was a Royal Court.
The History of Corana
In 894, Emperor Lamberto II of Spoleto donated Corana to his mother Ageltrude. Later on, Empress Adelaide of Burgundy donated it to the San Salvatore Monastery in Pavia in 969. This territory transformed into a feudal lordship that lasted for many centuries. As it often happened, religious entities owned property in Corana, including the Archbishop's Table of Milan. In 1270, the Archbishop's Table became autonomous and established a municipality called "Corana della Mensa," while the area under the Salvatore Monastery's lordship was named "Corana del Comune," as it belonged to multiple owners, such as the San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro Monastery and the Sant'Agata Monastery. The two municipalities were divided by the Silvano-Cervesina Road.
In 1447, Angelello di Lavello, a military leader, obtained the lordship of Corana del Comune from Duke Francesco Sforza. The Salvatore Monastery lost the lordship of the fief but managed to subinfeudate the Corana Court in 1468 to the Bottigella family of Pavia, who became the new feudal lord until extinction in 1690. Subsequently, the monastery regained direct dominion over Corana del Comune. The Campone farmhouse was also a separate municipality, named "Corana del Campone," in the context of the Corana del Comune fiefdom, which was merged in the 18th century. In 1797, the feudal times came to an end, and the two municipalities were merged in 1802. In 1868, the Cascinotto Mensa hamlet was separated from Corana and merged with Pieve Albignola. In 1932, a small territory bordering the town was annexed to Corana.
Ghiaie
Meanwhile, the center of Ghiaie, located on a vast Po Island called "Isola delle Ghiaie," has developed to surpass the population of the town itself. It is now the only hamlet of Corana, but despite this, it has maintained its identity and traditions.
Conclusion
The history of Corana is long and fascinating, and even today, the town is proud of its roots. The territory has undergone many transformations over the years, from feudal lordship to an autonomous municipality, but has maintained its identity and traditions. Corana welcomes all visitors with open arms, ready to show them its beauty and history. If you are looking for a friendly and welcoming environment, look no further: Corana is the perfect destination.
