Sanfrè
Welcome to Sanfrè!
Sanfrè is a beautiful Piedmontese commune located in the province of Cuneo, with a population of over 3000 inhabitants. The city is situated in the territory of Roero, famous for its natural beauty and wine. There are many places of interest to visit, so let's take a look at some of the best.
Monuments and places of interest
If you are interested in architecture, don't miss the opportunity to visit the Castle of Sanfrè. This impressive castle was built between the 13th and 18th centuries and was rebuilt after being destroyed in the 16th century by the Spanish. The castle offers panoramic views of the Cuneo plain and surrounding Alps.
Another attraction of Sanfrè is the Motta degli Isnardi, a fortified structure with a three-story tower with a square base. The tower dates back to the medieval period and is a typical architecture of the area.
Sanfrè also has a bronze monument to honor the soldiers who lost their lives during the world wars. The monument is composed of a statue and two bronze plaques that individually remember the names of the fallen.
If you are interested in religious architecture, Sanfrè has numerous beautiful churches to visit, including the Church of SS. Pietro and Paolo, the Church of San Giovanni, the Church of the Madonna del Popolo, and the Church of the Madonna Addolorata, just to name a few.
Administration
On the website of the Sanfrè commune, you can find information on all the administrations that have taken place over the years.
Society
Sanfrè has seen an influx of foreign population in recent years, and it is interesting to see how the city's demographics have evolved. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics, as of December 31, 2017, there were 177 foreign citizens residing in Sanfrè. The most represented nationality is Albanian, with 41 inhabitants, followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina with 29 inhabitants.
Specialties
Sanfrè has a sweet delicacy called Fuaset. This poor sweet was born at the end of the 18th century and is made with the same dough as bread but sweetened, with the addition of lemon, butter, eggs, and a pinch of salt and yeast. It is baked with the typical five-pointed stub shape, during Lent.
Events
Sanfrè is famous for its traditional festivals. The patronal festival of "Corpi Santi" is a highly anticipated festival by the inhabitants, during which the Pro Loco organizes games, attractions, and the Palio dei Borghi and the Palio delle Galline. Another festival not to be missed is that of the Epiphany, during which a living nativity scene with 200 characters and old professions is set up, and a mechanical nativity scene inside a small church.
During the summer, until 2016, the city organized the "Memorial Andrea Soligo," a team soccer tournament.
In conclusion, Sanfrè is a beautiful city with many things to see and do. By coming to visit it, you can admire the beauty of the architecture, enjoy local delicacies, and participate in traditional festivals. We can't wait to see you here!
