Suno
Welcome to Suno: a tour of our Piedmontese commune
If you are looking for a picturesque destination in northern Italy [1], Suno might be the place for you. Located in the province of Novara, in Piedmont, this commune of just over 2,700 inhabitants is characterized by its privileged position in a valley crossed by the Meja stream. [2]
## Physical geography
The hilly area surrounding Suno is famous for its local agriculture, which includes the production of wine and strawberry grapes. The beauty of the territory is not lost on visitors who come from all around the world every year, so much so that Suno is part of the ''Cities of Wine'' in Italy. [2]
Outside the town, you can admire some historical gems, including the suggestive parish church of San Genesio, reachable through the ancient Francigena road. [3] In the territory of Suno, visitors can also see the Preja da scalavè, an erratic boulder about 5 meters high, which is believed to have been deposited by the glaciations of the Neozoic or Quaternary era. [2]
## Culture
For visitors interested in local culture, Suno offers several places to visit. The Castle and the Porta Park, a few steps from the center of the village, are an interesting attraction. It is a medieval fortress renovated at the end of the nineteenth century, now used as a nursing home for the elderly. [3]
The Church of the Holy Trinity, built in the eighteenth century following the unification of the two ancient parishes of San Genesio and Santa Maria, is also one of the highlights of the city. [3]
Suno also hosts two museums: the Museum of agricultural peasant tools and the Railway Museum. The former, founded by Maurizio Andorno in 1981, offers visitors an interesting overview of the agricultural work methods used in the countryside of northern Italy. The latter, on the other hand, retraces the history of the railway in the Piedmont Region. [4]
For science and astronomy enthusiasts, Suno has a surprise in store right on the outskirts of the commune, where the Galileo Galilei Astronomical Observatory is located, founded in 1968 by a group of enthusiasts who formed the Novara Astrophile Provincial Association. [4]
## Infrastructure and transport
For visitors travelling by train, the Suno station is located on the Domodossola-Novara railway, situated near the Baraggia hamlet. [5]
## Sports
Suno also has a football team, Sunese Calcio, founded in 1924. Despite the team's efforts, which has played in black jersey, it has never gone beyond the Piedmontese amateur categories. [6]
## Administration
The administration of Suno has a long history dating back to the last century. For those curious about local administrations, there is a table at the end of the text with a summary of the mayors who have succeeded in leading the commune. [7]
Conclusion
If you are looking for the authentic beauty of the Piedmontese countryside, Suno is the right place for you. With its position in the 'medio novarese', close to the ancient Francigena road, this commune will offer you breathtaking views and a unique atmosphere. In addition, you will be warmly welcomed by its inhabitants and you can enjoy their unique hospitality [1], in the fascinating world of North Italian food and wine.
## References
- https://www.discoveritaly.com/it/regioni/piemonte/suno/
- https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suno
- https://www.piemontevillage.com/villaggi/suno/
- https://www.inpiemonteintorino.it/it/scope.jsp?ID_LINK=1205&area=61
- https://www.trenitalia.com/it.html
- https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunese_Calcio
- https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suno## Storia
