Mombaldone
Dip in the gullies, Mombaldone is a little medieval jewel, the only village in the Langa Astigiana still surrounded by original walls; it hasn’t changed its structure since its foundation.
Walking down its only main road, from which alleys and passages, arcades and courtyards take their origin, means to travel back trough time.
Here, in the alluvial plain of Bormida, you can still find armours and rifles of French soldiers commanded by Napoleon, against whom this village, alone, opposed a strong resistance, while the entire Piemont opened its doors to the victorious army.
Mombaldone shows its historical origins in its displays and in the carved portals of its buildings.
History
The village is first referred to in the year 991, when the Aleramics gave some land, including Mombaldone, to the monastery of S. Quintino di Spigno.
The town was a property of the marquis Del Carretto di Savoia during the whole Middle Ages, then was given to the town of Asti.
Finally, the Savoia family bought the feud and gave it a long and peaceful period, interrupted only by the wars against Napoleon.
Save the Date!
15 August 2024 — 18 August 2024
Wineries Open Doors for Ferragosto
An unforgettable experience to discover the secrets of wine directly from the producers, including tastings and untold stories, in an authentic atmosphere of conviviality
Discover the eventEvents in Mombaldone and around
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27 JulScenes of summer: climate change
City's summer theater season reopens with must-see events: interview with Andrea Giuliacci
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28 Jul 31 JulSummer scenes: dance, theater and music
City's summer theater season reopens with must-see events: show with workshop
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03 AugMotta: Sagra del Peperone
Come da tradizione si torna a celebrare un prodotto d’eccellenza di questa parte della Valle del Tanaro
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04 AugMotta: Pepper Festival
In keeping with tradition, we return to celebrate a product of excellence from this part of the Tanaro Valley.
Eat & Sleep in Mombaldone and around
Biking between Langa astigiana and Val Bormida #2 Roccaverano-Mombaldone
Mombaldone, AT, Italia
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The "Giulio Monteverde" gipsoteca (gallery of plaster casts) in Bistagno
Corso Carlo Testa, 3, 15012 Bistagno, AL, Italia
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The tower of Castellino Tanaro
Torre di Castellino Tanaro, SP115, Castellino Tanaro, CN, Italia
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