Montaldeo
Montaldeo: A Municipality in Lower Piedmont
Hello friends! Today, I want to talk to you about Montaldeo, a municipality in Lower Piedmont located in the province of Alessandria. With its 244 inhabitants, Montaldeo is a small but charming village nestled in the hills of Monferrato, not far from the Ovada valleys.
History of Montaldeo
Montaldeo has an ancient and interesting history. In the past, it was known as "Mons Alpeo," as confirmed by documents dating back to the 10th century. At that time, the village was part of the Obertenga march and was donated to the Abbey of San Marziano di Tortona. Later, Montaldeo was a dominion of the Marquis of Gavi, until it was destroyed by the Genoese in 1224. It was rebuilt only in 1271 by the municipality of Alessandria and then came under the dominion of the Marquis of Monferrato.
In 1431, Francesco Sforza occupied Montaldeo and included it in his fortress of the Duchy of Milan. Later, the village was granted in fief to Gian Galeazzo Trotti. In 1528, the people rebelled against the abuses of the feudal lord Cristoforo Trotti, and Montaldeo became part of the Genoese dominion from 1528 to 1530. Finally, in 1531, the dominion passed to the Doria family, whose descendants still hold the title of Marquis to this day.
Symbols of the Municipality
The coat of arms and the flag of Montaldeo were granted by a decree of the President of the Republic in 1989.
Society of Montaldeo
The population of Montaldeo has undergone significant variations over the years. However, the village has maintained a strong sense of community and a rich and varied cultural tradition.
Administration of the Municipality
Here is a table with the administrations that have succeeded in Montaldeo over the years.
Gallery of Images
I cannot leave you without showing you some of the wonders of Montaldeo. Here are some photos of the castle and the church of San Martino.
<gallery> File:Moltaldeo-castello2.jpg|Castle of Montaldeo File:Moltaldeo-chiesa_san_martino3.jpg|Church of San Martino </gallery>Conclusion
Here is Montaldeo, a fascinating municipality with a history yet to be discovered. If you have the opportunity to visit it, you won't regret it. And if you have already been to Montaldeo, share your memories and impressions with me in the comments!
