Montemale di Cuneo
Welcome to Montemale di Cuneo!
Hello everyone, today I want to talk to you about Montemale di Cuneo, a beautiful mountain resort in Piedmont. With its 228 inhabitants, Montemale is a small village located 961 meters above sea level and surrounded by the Maira and Grana valleys. The village is dominated by an ancient castle that was rebuilt in 1936 after centuries of abandonment.
A dive into Montemale di Cuneo's history
Montemale di Cuneo has an ancient and fascinating history. The village dates back to 1098 when Rodolfo, lord of the place, donated some possessions to the monastery of Savigliano. In 1170, the Montemales became vassals of the Marquisate of Saluzzo, and over the centuries, they also expanded to Vottignasco and part of the city of Saluzzo, where they lived for a long period. However, the Montemales had to leave their fief and move to Cuneo because of a wrong alliance with the lord of Cardè, Manfredo. During World War II, the castle of Montemale was used as a center for the detention of Yugoslav army officers, taken prisoner by the Royal Army during the invasion of Yugoslavia.
Administration in Montemale di Cuneo
Montemale di Cuneo is a municipality with a long administrative tradition. Below, I have prepared a table that shows the administrations that have succeeded in the village.
Other administrative information
In addition, the municipality was part of the Valli Grana and Maira mountain community.
Society in Montemale di Cuneo
Demographic evolution
In recent years, the population of Montemale di Cuneo has remained stable at around 228 inhabitants.
Conclusion
I hope this short tour of Montemale di Cuneo has piqued your curiosity. The beauty of this mountain municipality is difficult to describe in words: you have to come here and see it with your own eyes! Thank you for reading this article and goodbye to Montemale!
Notes
If you have any other questions or want to know more about the history of Montemale di Cuneo, I recommend contacting the local tourist office or visiting the municipality's website.
Other projects
Furthermore, if you want to deepen your knowledge of Montemale di Cuneo, I recommend consulting various online projects and initiatives, such as the portal of the Piedmont Region or the website of the Cuneo Province. Here you can find further information on local gastronomy, historical traditions, outdoor activities, and much more.
