Sanfront
Sanfront: a small town with a great cultural heritage
Hello everyone! Today I will tell you about Sanfront, a lovely town in the province of Cuneo, in Piedmont. With a population of about 2300 inhabitants, Sanfront is located at the entrance of the Po Valley and is a true gem to discover!
History of Sanfront
Sanfront has a long and interesting history: dating back to Roman times, it was later ruled by the feudal lords of the Sanfront dynasty, originally of Occitan language.
During the fascist regime, the name of the town was Italianized to "Sanfronte", but already in 1951 it returned to its original denomination.
Monuments and places of interest
Sanfront boasts a multitude of monuments and places of interest to visit: among these are the Parish of San Martino and the Church of the Confraternity of the Gonfalone, which represent important examples of local religious architecture.
The Mercantile Wing, located in the center of the town, is instead a pedestrian path characterized by the presence of commercial and artisanal activities typical of the area.
Then there is the Sanctuary of the Madonna dell'Oriente, located in the highest area of the town and which offers an exceptional panoramic view.
The Rocca del Col, on the other hand, is a historical site located on the hill overlooking the town and which served as a defense against enemy incursions.
Finally, Monte Scolagarda is a popular destination for hikers and offers panoramic trails immersed in nature.
Balma Boves Museum Village
If you have time, I suggest you visit the Balma Boves Museum Village, included in the "Open Castles" circuit of Lower Piedmont. It is a small rural village located in a rock, where you can discover details about life in the mountain villages of the Piedmont region.
Society and culture
Demographics and foreign presence
Sanfront, with a population of just over 2000 inhabitants, is characterized by a large foreign presence, especially of Romanian origin (35 people as of December 31, 2017). However, the Italian community and the Occitan-speaking community continue to be present and active in the town.
Infrastructure and transport
Sanfront is well connected to neighboring municipalities and other Piedmontese locations thanks to the presence of the A6 motorway. In the past, the town was also served by a tramway that connected Saluzzo with Revello and Paesana.
Administration
Sanfront is a town with a long administrative tradition and, as evidenced by the administrations that have followed over the years, it continues to be a place where democratic participation is a fundamental value.
Conclusions
Sanfront is a small Piedmontese town that deserves to be discovered and appreciated for its rich history and cultural and natural heritage that it offers. I hope to have inspired you to visit it and to have made you better acquainted with this small and fascinating reality. See you next time!
