Miasino
Welcome to Miasino: a brief introduction to the town
Hello and welcome to Miasino! This charming Italian town is located in Piedmont, in the province of Novara and has a population of 809. The name of the town in Piedmontese and Lombard is "Miasin". Want to learn more about Miasino? Keep reading!
The territory of Miasino
The central core of Miasino is located on a plateau between the surrounding mountains. The hamlets of Pisogno and Carcegna are located on the slopes of Mount Formica and in the direction of Lake Orta, separated from the rest of the town by the course of the Agogna stream.
A brief foray into history
Miasino has ancient origins and was part of the great episcopal fiefdom of the Riviera di San Giulio during the Middle Ages. The name of the fiefdom comes from the evangelizer of the area, San Giulio, who lived in the 4th century. During the 17th century, the town was enriched with beautiful palaces, including the Church of San Rocco, rebuilt in 1627 on the project of the Milanese architect Francesco Maria Richino. The interior of the church is richly decorated with Baroque and late-Baroque works, created by both local and "foreign" artists. The dedication to San Rocco is due to the plague epidemics that hit the area, mostly coming from Milan.
Architectural beauties not to be missed
Miasino boasts numerous architectural attractions of great artistic value. One of the most significant examples is Villa Nigra, of 16th-century origins and expanded in the 17th and 18th centuries. Today the villa is owned by the Municipality. The name derives from the last private owners, one of whom was also the architect Carlo Nigra.
Demographic evolution
The population of Miasino counts 809 inhabitants.
Infrastructure and transport
Miasino has a railway station called Orta-Miasino on the Domodossola-Novara railway line, located in the municipal territory of Orta San Giulio.
Administration
Below is a table related to the administrations that have succeeded in this town.
Conclusions
In summary, Miasino is a town full of charm, where history and architectural beauty blend perfectly. If you happen to pass through the province of Novara, don't hesitate to visit this delightful little village!
