Marano Ticino
Welcome to Marano Ticino: some information about the city
Hello! Are you ready to explore the city of Marano Ticino with me? Located in the province of Novara in Piedmont, this welcoming town has about 1560 inhabitants and extends along the banks of the Ticino river.
Physical geography
Marano Ticino is the typical city of the Po Valley, with a territory characterized by not very pronounced differences between the various altitudes. The central-eastern position of the city places it on the border with Lombardy and the province of Varese, within the Natural Park of the Ticino Valley.
Origin of the name
Do you think Marano Ticino has Roman origins? It is said that the toponym Marano derives from "Maranus", which means "Mario's territory". In 1862, the name of the town was changed from Marano to Marano Ticino by a royal decree of Vittorio Emanuele II of Savoy.
History
Marano Ticino has a fascinating history! In the past, it belonged to the Pombia Committee and the Lords Da Castello. Subsequently, the territory came under the control of the Municipality of Novara with the peace of Buccione. In 1301, the city was then occupied by the Visconti and Barbavara families, while in 1436, Filippo Maria Visconti handed over Marano Ticino to the Castiglioni family, who remained the lords of the city until the eighteenth century. In the following century, their property passed to the Carena-Castiglioni counts until the beginning of the twentieth century.
Monuments and places of interest
Marano Ticino offers several places worth visiting:
Church of San Giovanni Battista
The church of San Giovanni Battista is a 17th century building with a more recent bell tower.
Church of San Pietro
Located in the eastern sector of the town, it is the parish church of Marano.
Villa Castiglioni Ostini (former castle)
The villa is an eighteenth-century remake of the old castle dating back to 1260, of which only a few traces of the curtain wall and a crenellated entrance tower remain. Recently, it has become municipal property.
Ticino Valley Natural Park
Marano Ticino is one of the eleven municipalities in the riverbank area that make up the Piemonte Consortium for the Natural Park "Valle Ticino".
Society
Demographic evolution
In recent years, the population of Marano Ticino has remained essentially stable.
Administration
Marano Ticino has had several administrations over the years.
Economy
The western part of the town is characterized by moraine hills ideal for viticulture. In addition, fishing and breeding of cattle, pigs and poultry are also practiced.
Sports
If you want to know about the sporting life of Marano Ticino, you should know that the town's team was founded in 1995, although it only carried out youth activities until 2005.
I hope you enjoyed our virtual visit to Marano Ticino! The city offers many opportunities for leisure, tourism, and history. I can't wait to visit it in person. See you next time!
