Monastero di Vasco
Monastero di Vasco: a small Piedmontese town
Monastero di Vasco is a town located in the province of Cuneo, in Piedmont, with a population of 1299 inhabitants. The municipal headquarters and capital is the hamlet of Roapiana, which includes an additional 16 hamlets. Despite not being a tourist or industrial destination, it has captured the interest of locals due to its ideal hilly location as a residential site outside the city.
History: between Gruzzi and Salt Wars
The first historical information on Monastero di Vasco dates back to the year 1000 when the Sancti Benedicti cell was founded, which later became a convent and priory in 1180, from which the name of the monastery originates. Until 1699, during the Salt Wars, Monastero di Vasco was part of the Districtus of Mondovì. During these wars, the center suffered significant destruction, and much of its population was deported.
Symbols of the town
The coat of arms and standard of the town of Monastero di Vasco were granted by decree of the President of the Republic on February 5, 1988.
Monuments and places of interest
The Monastery of Vasco, although now reduced to few remains, left traces of its presence through the two carriage and pedestrian gates. The chapel of San Lorenzo is located on a hill overlooking Mondovì and is worth a visit. The parish church of San Pietro and Paolo in the capital Roapiana is an elegant example of eighteenth-century architecture. The parish church of the Immaculate Conception and of San Giovanni Battista in Vasco is also a stop worth including in your itinerary.
Society: demographic evolution
The town of Monastero di Vasco has experienced a population growth in recent years due to its ideal hilly location as a residential site.
Culture: typical products
The "Bala d'Asu" is a typical sausage from Monastero di Vasco to be consumed cooked. Another well-known product in the area is the marble of Moncervetto.
Administration: past and present governments
The following table presents the administrations that have succeeded over the years. The town was also part of the Alto Tanaro Cebano Monregalese Mountain Community Union.
Notes and references
There is a variety of information on the town of Monastero di Vasco that can be explored in depth.
External links
For more information on the town of Monastero di Vasco, consult the websites of local authorities, associations, and other reference bodies.
