Monasterolo di Savigliano
Welcome to Monasterolo di Savigliano
Hi everyone! Today I will talk about Monasterolo di Savigliano, a small municipality in Piedmont with about 1376 inhabitants.
History of the municipality
Monasterolo di Savigliano has a long history, attested by monuments and places of interest that can still be visited today.
Symbols of the municipality
With the decree of the President of the Republic of 9 October 2002, the municipality obtained the official coat of arms and banner. The coat of arms depicts a Samnite shield with a three-merl tower in the center, symbol of the Solaro Castle. The banner, instead, is composed of green and yellow colors with the coat of arms of the municipality in the center.
Monuments and places of interest
If you visit Monasterolo di Savigliano, you cannot miss the Solaro Castle. Built originally as a fortress in 1241, the castle was expanded and renovated in the following centuries. Today it houses the municipal offices and is part of the "Open Castles" circuit of Lower Piedmont.
Another place of interest is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, built between 1899 and 1904 to the design of Giuseppe Gallo. The building stands out for the grandeur of the facade and the presence of a statue of Saint Peter at the top.
The society of Monasterolo di Savigliano
Demographic Evolution
Starting from 1861, when it became an autonomous municipality, the population of Monasterolo di Savigliano has steadily increased, reaching the current number of inhabitants.
Ethnic and foreign minorities
As in many other Italian municipalities, there are also people of foreign origins in Monasterolo di Savigliano. As of December 31, 2017, the municipality had 98 foreign citizens, the majority of whom were from Romania and Albania.
The administration
To complete the picture of Monasterolo di Savigliano, here is a table with the administrations that have succeeded over the years.
Image gallery
I couldn't leave you without some pictures of this beautiful municipality! In the gallery, you can admire the town hall and the Confraternity Church of the Disciplinarians.
Conclusions
I hope this brief overview has made you want to visit Monasterolo di Savigliano. The municipality offers numerous tourist attractions and is a place where people of different nationalities live together in peace. If you have already visited Monasterolo di Savigliano, leave a comment below and tell us about your experience. See you soon!
