Denice
Welcome to Denice: a small community in Piedmont
Hello everyone! Today I want to introduce you to Denice, a municipality in the province of Alessandria, in Piedmont. With only 175 inhabitants, it is a small community that has experienced a decimation of its population in the last 80 years. But despite this, it has an interesting history and various symbols of noble families that have been part of its evolution.
History of Denice: coats of arms
The coat of arms of the municipality of Denice, displayed on its flag, is composed of the coats of arms of noble families linked to its history. For example, that of the Del Carretto family is a field of gold with five bands of red, while that of the Ponzone family is red with three silver hammers and that of the Scarampi family is gold with five red stripes. In short, there are many elements that tell the story of Denice and the families that have influenced it.
Society in Denice: demographic evolution
In the last 80 years, the municipality of Denice has lost more than two-thirds of its population. Currently, there are only 175 inhabitants, but this does not mean that it is a community less lively and welcoming than others. On the contrary, it is probably even more united and close-knit, with the opportunity to get to know everyone personally.
Infrastructure and transportation: the Denice railway station
Denice has a railway station, called "Montechiaro-Denice", located on the Alessandria-San Giuseppe di Cairo railway, in the "bronze" category. This station is located within the municipal territory of Montechiaro d'Acqui in the Montechiaro Piana hamlet and allows easy access to the municipality from various destinations. Thanks to this convenience, you can visit Denice without difficulty.
Administration of Denice
Denice has had various administrations over the years, with a brief phase of aggregation to the neighboring Montechiaro d'Acqui from 1929 to 1946. During the Kingdom of Italy, the municipality was part of the Acqui district, until its suppression in 1926, while in 1927 it was part of the Alessandria district. Today, it is an autonomous municipality and has its own administration.
Conclusions and external links
Denice is a quiet and welcoming community, with an interesting history and many symbols that tell its evolution. Despite the reduction in population, it is very united and allows you to experience an authentic and unique experience. If you want to learn more about the municipality of Denice, you can follow the external links at the end of this text. Thanks for reading!
