Maggiora
Welcome to Maggiora: discover the small Piedmontese town
Maggiora is a municipality located in the province of Novara, in the heart of Piedmont. With its 1602 inhabitants, it is a quiet and welcoming city, rich in history and traditions. Let's discover together the most important monuments, cultural activities, and sports events that make Maggiora a unique and special place.
Monuments and places of interest
One of the most important monuments in Maggiora is the Church of the Holy Spirit, built in the 18th century. With its imposing facade and interiors decorated with stuccoes and frescoes, the church is a place of worship frequently visited by the residents of Maggiora.
Society
Maggiora is a city in continuous evolution, as demonstrated by the data relating to the demographic trend. In recent years, the number of inhabitants has been growing steadily, thanks also to the presence of important companies that have chosen to invest in the territory.
Culture
Among the most appreciated cultural activities in Maggiora is the "Palio dei Rioni," an event held every year in June. The event involves the participation of over 200 performers in fifteenth-century costumes and the four districts of the town that compete in unique medieval-style challenges such as archery competitions, the Palio joust, or the barrel race that determines the final victory. The evenings are accompanied by live music shows and the presence of food and wine stands where you can taste local typical products.
Administration
From an administrative point of view, Maggiora has a long and interesting history. The following table presents the administrations that have succeeded in this municipality.
Sports
Maggiora has a long and diversified sports history, ranging from cycling to motocross, from autocross to off-road. Let's see together the main sports activities that have made the history of the city.
Cycling
From 1946 to 1974, Maggiora hosted the "Circuito del Balmone," a professional road cycling race that saw the participation of great champions such as Gino Bartali, Fausto Coppi, Pasquale Fornara, Vittorio Adorni, Felice Gimondi, and Eddy Merckx. The last edition was won by José Manuel Fuente.
Motocross
Maggiora became famous worldwide for its motocross track, the "Maggiora Park," which hosted important races such as the Motocross of Nations in 1970 and 1986. The track was closed for several years but was reopened in 2012 thanks to the interest of entrepreneurs from Biella. Today, the "Maggiora Park" hosts important MX1/MX2 world championship races, and in 2016 it hosted the Motocross of Nations.
Autocross and off-road
Even autocross and off-road have played an important role in Maggiora's sports history. In 1971, the first permanent autocross facility in Italy, the "Pragiarolo" racetrack, was opened, which in 1974 hosted the first Europa Cross trophy. In addition, a special off-road course was built on the hills adjacent to the racetrack, which hosted Italian offroad 4x4 velocity championship races until 2007. Today, the track has been refurbished and modernized to host rallycross races as well.
Conclusions
Maggiora is a small town that hides great surprises. Between historical monuments, cultural traditions, and important sports events, there are many reasons to visit this wonderful Piedmontese location.
