Sant'Antonino di Susa
Sant'Antonino di Susa: a town in the lower Val di Susa
Hello friends,
Today I will talk about Sant'Antonino di Susa, an Italian municipality in the metropolitan city of Turin in Piedmont. The city has a population of 4,379 and is located on the right bank of the river Dora Riparia in the lower Val di Susa.
History
The first residential nucleus of Sant'Antonino di Susa dates back to the early Middle Ages with the village of Sant'Agata, which was the seat of the Provost of San Desiderio. In 1043, the lords of San Giusto di Susa built the Church of Sant'Agostino, which still stands in the center of the city today.
Via Francigena
The Via Francigena, an ancient road connecting Canterbury to Rome, also passes through Sant'Antonino di Susa. The road continues towards Vaie and Sant'Ambrogio di Torino.
Economy
Industry
Sant'Antonino di Susa was particularly tied to the textile industry, especially to the construction of the cotton industry "Wild & Abegg" in 1900. The company subsequently changed its name to "Cotonificio Vallesusa" in 1914 and provided employment for much of the local population. However, the economic crisis of the 1960s led to a downturn in employment in the area.
Society
Demographic evolution
According to ISTAT data from 2019, there are 331 foreign residents in Sant'Antonino di Susa, with the majority originating from Romania, Morocco, and Albania.
Administration
The municipality of Sant'Antonino di Susa has had several administrations over the years. In addition, the municipality was part of the Mountain Community of Val di Susa and Val Sangone.
Conclusions
Sant'Antonino di Susa is a beautiful city located in the lower Val di Susa with a long history in the textile industry. The city is an important crossing point on the Via Francigena and a place of residence for a multicultural population from different parts of the world. If you are in the area, it is certainly worth a visit!
Until next time!
