Quargnento
Discovering the history of Quargnento
Hello everyone! If you are curious about the history of Quargnento, a town in Piedmont, you have come to the right place! Let's discover together its history, from Roman origins to the foundation of the city of Alessandria.
Roman origins
Quargnento has Roman origins, as evidenced by some archaeological finds and historical references. It was in fact established as a Roman military garrison in a strategic position to control the tribe of the Stateselli, which occupied vast areas of the Apennines and Monferrato. After the end of the Gallic war, Quargnento became a large agricultural village. The nearby Roman cities of Hasta, Derthona and Turin relied heavily on it for their needs.
Medieval times
With the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Quargnento became the property of the bishop-count of Asti. In 907 an important event occurred: the translation of the relics of Martyr Dalmasso di Pedona to Quargnento, to protect them from the attacks of the Saracens. Moreover, the village was the subject of important royal and imperial privileges, such as the establishment of a market on every Calends of the month.
The foundation of Alessandria
Quargnento was one of the eight settlements, called ''statielli'', that contributed to the foundation of the city of Alessandria. Forty families then settled in the ''civitas nova'' of the city of Alessandria.
Quargnento today
Today, Quargnento is a small town with a population of 1382 inhabitants. In addition to the town, there are many scattered farms on the municipal territory, built for the exploitation of the agricultural land.
If you decide to visit Quargnento, you can admire its parish church, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, and the Castle, which unfortunately has been turned into a cloister and is not visitable. Furthermore, if you are a cycling enthusiast, Quargnento is a good starting point for excursions in the hills of Monferrato Casale Monferrato.
How to reach Quargnento
If you want to reach Quargnento, you can use the A21 motorway, exiting at Felizzano-Valenza Est and following the signs for Quargnento. Alternatively, you can use the Torino-Genova railway line, getting off at Alessandria station and then taking the Astino bus line.
Conclusion
Here is the summary of the history of Quargnento. We hope it has been useful for you to discover some curiosities about the town! If you have the opportunity to visit Quargnento, don't hesitate to do it!
