Cossombrato
Cossombrato: a journey through its history, symbols, society, infrastructure, and administration
Welcome to Cossombrato, a town in Piedmont with a long and fascinating history. In this text, I will guide you through the various aspects that characterize this locality, starting from its history.
History
Cossombrato has ancient origins and in the Middle Ages was owned by the Dioceses of Asti. In 1290, it was the scene of the struggle between Guelphs and Ghibellines. In 1320, the Pelletta family built a castle, in which they took refuge during the period of fighting against the Solaro family. The most important structures of the imposing castle remain, although they have been partly renovated in various subsequent periods. The church of San Rocco, instead, dates back to 1700 and was built to eradicate the plague of the epizootic aphtha.
Symbols
The rampant lion in the coat of arms of Cossombrato represents the Pelletta family, noble Asti bankers, owners of Asti houses in Valle d'Aosta and Savoia, and feudatories of Cossombrato.
Society
The population of Cossombrato has significantly decreased in the last hundred years, from 1,045 inhabitants in 1921 to the current 521. This could be mainly due to a demographic decline and emigration.
Infrastructure and transportation
The Chiusano-Cossombrato station was activated in 1912 on the Chivasso-Asti railway route, whose operation was definitively interrupted in 2011. Cossombrato was also served by the Asti-Cortanze tramway between 1882 and 1915.
Administration
Here is a list of the administrations that have succeeded in this municipality.
External links
For more information about Cossombrato, you can visit the municipality's website.
I hope this journey into the history, society, infrastructure, and administration of Cossombrato has been interesting and instructive. If you decide to visit this locality, you are welcome!
