Pontecurone
Welcome to Pontecurone: a brief tour
Hello everyone! Today we are in Pontecurone, a beautiful town in the province of Alessandria, located in the Tortona plain and surrounded by intensively cultivated flat land. With its 3,437 inhabitants, Pontecurone is the 16th most populous municipality in the province of Alessandria. Let's discover its treasures together!
Physical geography
Pontecurone is located on the left bank of the Curone stream, bordering Lombardy to the east. The city is 9 km from Tortona and 30 km from Alessandria. Its flat landscape offers visitors an enchanting scenery, with the surrounding cultivated lands.
Origins of the name
The name "Pontecurone" comes from the Latin "pons Coronis" or "pontis Coronis", referring to the bridge over the Curone stream that runs through the city.
History
The history of Pontecurone dates back to Roman times, thanks to the flourishing of the Postumia Via near the important ford on the Curone. In 962, Otto I of Saxony donated some possessions, including the locality of Ponte Coironum, where our beautiful municipality is now located.
During World War II, the railway bridge over the Curone was repeatedly bombed by the Allies, as the Alessandria-Piacenza railway and the Milan-Genoa railway passed through the town.
Symbols
The coat of arms of the Municipality of Pontecurone was recognized by royal decree on 7 February 1938. The gonfalon is a blue drape.
Monuments and places of interest
Pontecurone is rich in monuments and places of interest that you cannot miss!
Civil architecture
You can visit the birthplace of Don Luigi Orione, one of Italy's most famous saints, and Villa Signorini, the current town hall. Don't miss the Gothic window of Barbarossa!
Military architecture
The Civic Tower is the heart of the old village and will leave you speechless!
Religious architecture
The Church of Santa Maria Assunta, mentioned in the twelfth century, is a religious building of great historical importance, while the Church of San Giovanni Battista and the Oratory of San Francesco are small churches that will leave you in awe.
Economy
The economy of the town was based on agriculture and livestock farming, such as cows, chickens, and pigs, but silkworm breeding was also widespread, feeding on the leaves of mulberries, which were plentiful in the countryside to define the fields.
In conclusion, Pontecurone awaits you with its many treasures and beautiful countryside! Do not hesitate to visit it and enjoy its beauty!
