Fubine
Fubine Monferrato: a historic and picturesque village in Piedmont
Fubine Monferrato is an ancient village in Piedmont, located on the first hill of the Monferrato Casalese. With its 1,631 inhabitants, it is a small municipality that encapsulates a historic and cultural heritage of great interest. In this text, we will delve into the history of Fubine and its places of interest, to visit and immerse oneself in the beauty of this Piedmontese location.
History
Fubine Monferrato has ancient roots that date back to the Byzantine period. At that time, the village was known as "Fibunium," although it was only in medieval times that it began to take on its current name. The name "Fubine" has an uncertain origin, but there are several theories regarding it. One of these claims that it derives from the artisanal activity of producing fibulas, small pins that were made in the village.
Symbols
The emblem of Fubine Monferrato reproduces what is believed to be the origin of the name of the village, namely a buckle. The flag is yellow and was granted by a decree of the President of the Republic in 1998.
Monuments and places of interest
Fubine Monferrato is a village rich in history and artistic and cultural heritage. Among the most important tourist sites in the village are the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, the Town Hall, Casa Pane, Palazzo Bricherasio, and the Cenotaph of Emanuele Cacherano di Bricherasio.
The Church of Santa Maria Assunta
The Church of Santa Maria Assunta, located at the top of a hill, is the heart of the village and one of its most characteristic symbols. The church is of Romanesque origin but has undergone numerous renovations over the centuries. Inside are preserved some precious paintings and frescoes of the Piedmontese school.
The Town Hall and Casa Pane
The Town Hall and Casa Pane are two buildings located in the square of the Church. The Town Hall is a medieval building that houses the offices of the Municipality of Fubine Monferrato. Casa Pane is a settecentesco-style building, with a main facade overlooking the Town Hall square.
The Palazzo Bricherasio
The Palazzo Bricherasio is a colorful medieval castle belonging to the noble family Cacherano di Bricherasio. The castle, located a few kilometers from the center of Fubine, is surrounded by a beautiful park and is now used as a nursing home for the elderly.
The Cenotaph of Emanuele Cacherano di Bricherasio
The Cenotaph of Emanuele Cacherano di Bricherasio is a sculpture by the sculptor Leonardo Bistolfi. The funerary monument, located in the Bricherasio Chapel, was created in memory of Count Emanuele Cacherano di Bricherasio, belonging to the noble Piedmontese family.
The Spalto and the bridge
The Spalto is the name of a section of the ancient defensive walls that surrounded the village. Starting from the arched gallery at the base of Casa Pane, you arrive at the Chiesetta dei Battuti or Disciplinanti, crossing the labyrinth of alleyways that make up the historic center of Fubine. The bridge of Fubine, instead, is a medieval work of great historical value that led to the nucleus of the village.
Fubine Monferrato is a Piedmontese location of great appeal, a place of intense flavors and unique atmospheres. Visiting this location means taking a dive into the history and culture of the area, admiring its monuments and natural beauties, and savoring the genuine taste of Piedmontese cuisine.
