Lequio Berria
Welcome to Lequio Berria!
Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about a small Piemontese town called Lequio Berria, or simply Lech in the local language. With only 454 inhabitants, this small reality is located in the province of Cuneo, immersed in the beautiful region of Piedmont.
Society
Demographic evolution
In the last hundred years, the resident population of the municipality has halved, going from over 900 inhabitants in 1921 to only 454 today. Despite this, the local community is proud of its history and ancient roots, which date back to Celtic culture. In fact, the toponym Lequio Berria seems to derive from the Celtic term LEAK, which means "milestone."
Culture
But despite historical events, Lequio Berria is a small cultural gem in the heart of the Langhe. At the headquarters of the Civil Protection, you can admire the "Permanent Collection of Soft Pastel", unique in the national territory. This collection was founded in 2001 thanks to Prof. Luigi Carbone and the painter Pierre Tchakhotine, and includes about 133 works of art.
Administration
Below is a table showing the administrations that have succeeded in this municipality:
Mayor|Period :-----:|:-----: Mario Maccagno|2009-2014 Albino Magistro|2014-present
Other administrative information
Until 2019, Lequio Berria was part of the Alta Langa and Langa delle Valli Bormida e Uzzone mountain community.
Notes
We have come to the end of our short journey to discover Lequio Berria. Although small, this Piemontese municipality has been able to preserve its history, culture, and artistic heritage.
Other projects
If you want to learn more about Lequio Berria, I recommend visiting the Wikipedia page dedicated to the municipality, where you will find further information and curiosities about the territory. Additionally, you can also visit the page of the Municipality of Lequio Berria to stay updated on the activities and news of the community. Thank you for reading!
