Guazzora
A View on the History of Guazzora
Hello everyone, today we'll be talking about Guazzora, a municipality with a long history located in the province of Alessandria, in Piedmont. The name comes from the term "sguazzo," "guazzatoria," or "dai guadi," which were mandatory to cross when traveling on foot or by boat from Tortonese to Lomellina, Oltrepò Pavese, or Pavese, separated by the Tanaro and Scrivia rivers here converging into the Po.
The settlement was founded in the 13th century and administratively depended on the municipality and principality of Pavia, despite its proximity to Tortona. Until 1100, it was ruled by the noble lordship of Corti from Voghera, to whom Matteo Visconti assigned, in 1314, the castle of Montemerso, control of the crossings over the Po, and protection of the ports. At the end of the 15th century, Michele dei Nobili of Guazzatoria established a new transit to the island of Garda. In 1507 the Corti nobles still lived in the area, while a century later, in 1644, they were transferred to Pavia. In 1700, it was feudalized to the Biglia nobles.
Historically and culturally linked to Pavese since its beginnings, in 1748 Guazzora passed to Piedmont and was integrated into the province of Voghera from which it was administratively separated with the royal edict of November 10, 1818, when it was united with the Tortona District in the Sale mandament.
Know the Symbols of Guazzora
The coat of arms and the flag of the municipality of Guazzora were granted by the decree of the President of the Republic on June 25, 1990. These symbols represent the history and culture of the municipality and are very important for its identity.
What to See in Guazzora
Interesting to visit is the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, built in the 17th century. This church is very beautiful to see, with white stones and a bell tower that stands out against the sky.
Population and Administration
With a population of 309 inhabitants, Guazzora is a small but welcoming city. Administratively, there have been several administrations that have succeeded in this municipality.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Guazzora is a municipality with a very long and interesting history, which had a development starting from the 13th century and had a great cultural impact on the area. The symbols and places of interest of this municipality are very important for its identity, which has evolved over centuries. If you are in the area, we recommend a visit to appreciate the beauty and atmosphere of this municipality of Tortonese.
