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The Province of Asti: A Brief Introduction to the Piedmontese Province
The province of Asti is one of the provinces of Piedmont, with a population of over 200,000 inhabitants. Its capital is the city of Asti, and it borders with other provinces of Piedmont, as well as with Liguria. In this article, we will talk about the history of the province of Asti, from the first records in the seventeenth century to the present day.
History of the Province of Asti
The province of Asti has ancient origins, with the first records dating back to the Regie Lettere Patenti of S.A.R. Carlo Emanuele I on November 22, 1620. The province then had 42 municipalities, many of which no longer belong to the current district. In 1622, it expanded, including 87 municipalities, including those in the Alba area.
From 1797 to 1814, the province of Asti was under French dominance first, and then imperial, being part of the department of Marengo with headquarters in Alessandria. In 1814, with the return of the House of Savoy dynasty, the ancient Constitution came back into force, and Asti returned to be a province aggregated to the administrative division of Alessandria.
In 1842, the province of Asti became part of the general intendancy of Casale, and then returned to being aggregated to Alessandria in 1847. In 1859, with the law of Urbano Rattazzi, the Kingdom of Italy was divided into provinces, districts, mandements, and municipalities. The ancient province of Asti was suppressed, and the Asti district was formed, including the same municipalities and being part of the province of Alessandria.
The province of Asti was reinstated by a Mussolini government decree on March 30, 1935, with Asti as its capital and a district made up of 105 municipalities. Later, in the post-war years of 1947-1949, a series of municipalities were recognized as autonomous entities, thus constituting a province of 120 municipalities.
The province of Asti suffered serious damage from the floods of 1948, 1968, and 1994, causing some casualties as well.
Conclusions
The province of Asti is one of the most important provinces in Piedmont, with a rich history dating back to the seventeenth century. It has undergone several changes of ownership and governors, but today is an autonomous province with its capital in Asti. The province has also had to face several floods over the years, but has always resisted and recovered. If you are interested in the history of Italian provinces, Asti is an excellent place to visit.
