Foglizzo
The History of Foglizzo
Foglizzo is an Italian municipality located in the metropolitan city of Turin, Piedmont. However, this city has an ancient history dating back to the Roman imperial era. The village was an important stop on the "Via Cursi," the fastest road leading to Gaul. Foglizzo is first mentioned in a diploma by Charles the Fat in 882 as a territory belonging to the archdiocese of Vercelli. In the Middle Ages, Foglizzo became important thanks to its location and became one of the vital centers of Canavese.
In the twelfth century, the town of Foglizzo passed into the hands of the counts of Biandrate and became one of their possessions. In 1238, the countess Isabella, widow of Count Alberto, founded the church of Foglizzo and donated it to the Canons of Sant'Egidio di Verrès. Foglizzo remained independent until 1326, when it became a vassal of the Marquisate of Monferrato. In 1631, with the Treaty of Cherasco, Foglizzo entered the Duchy of Savoy.
In 1811, the possessions of the Biandrate in Foglizzo were sold to local small farmers, giving a boost to agriculture. In 1885, the municipality of Foglizzo acquired the Castle of Foglizzo and used it as the town hall. In 1912, at the novitiate of the studentato of Foglizzo, Luigi Maria Olivares made his religious profession as a Salesian, later becoming the bishop of Sutri and Nepi and was then recognized as venerable by the Catholic Church.
Monuments and Places of Interest
Foglizzo has numerous monuments and places of interest, including the Castle of Foglizzo or Biandrate. This castle was purchased by the municipality and used as the town hall. Additionally, there is the Church of Santa Maria Maddalena, founded by Countess Isabella in 1238.
Society
Demographic Evolution
According to the latest census, Foglizzo has a population of around 2,260 inhabitants.
Culture
Library
The Foglizzo Library is located in the Castle of Biandarte, the town hall. It was founded in the seventies, managed by the Unitre - University of the Third Age section of the city, and by volunteers. It collaborates closely with local schools and is affiliated with the SBAM.
Administration
The administration of Foglizzo is led by mayor Marco Crosasso, elected in 2019. The town council has 12 members.
Image Gallery
The image gallery includes various photos of the city, including one of the Castle of Biandrate and one of the Church of Santa Maria Maddalena.
Overall, Foglizzo is a city that stands out for its rich history and historical monuments. The Foglizzo Library and volunteer work in the Unitre section represent an important resource for the city. With its mayor and town council, Foglizzo is working to preserve its history and offer opportunities to its citizens.
