Priocca

Built between two rivers, the Borbore and the Tanaro, the town stands on the hill that separate the Roero from the plan along the Tanaro river.

The tall bell tower (40 meters) of the parish church of santo Stefano, built in a neogothic style at the beginning of the twentieth century, is Priocca’s distinctive mark.

Interesting are the old church of san Vittore and the chapel of san Silvestro, referred to in a document dating back from the year 1242.

The patronal fair is held at the end of August.

History

Priocca was founded as a camp for a Ligure tribe.

In the Middle Ages it assumed its present name, originally “Predoca”, and was involved in the endless wars between the towns of Alba and Asti and the feuds of Roero.

Around the year 1000 it was owned by the bishop of Asti, then by the “de Govono”.

Later divided between many lords at a time, in 1275, after its lords had been won by Asti, the main part of it became a possession of the Roero family.

In 1462 Priocca became a part of the properties of the Damiani di Castellinaldo family.

Events in Priocca and around


  • 18 May 18 Aug

    Una giornata, con visita in cantina e breve trekking panoramico, alla scoperta della Nocciola Tonda Gentile delle Langhe


  • 25 Jun

    Torna il progetto che porta il teatro là dove il teatro non c'è: una seduzione giocosa tra musica, cucina ed eros, ispirata alle “ricette immorali” di Montalbán


  • 27 Jun

    Violino e chitarra si incontrano tra contrasti sonori e intesa virtuosistica


  • 28 Jun 29 Jun

    Venti opere simboliche di Franco Gotta e gli aforismi di Caramagna in mostra nella maestosa villa ottocentesca che domina la collina braidese

Eat & Sleep in Priocca and around

San Vittore's Church

Str. S. Vittore, 28, 12040 Priocca, CN, Italia
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The parish church of San Giovanni Battista

Via Evaldo Cassinelli, 1 12050 Castagnito
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Cheese

Bra, CN, Italia
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The tower of Corneliano

Corneliano d'Alba, CN, Italia
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The church of San Bernardino

Via Roma, 20, 12043 Canale CN, Italia
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The sanctuary of the Piloni

Unnamed Road, 12046 Montà CN, Italia
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The Arts and Crafts Museum of a Time

Piazza Maggiore Hope, 1, 14010 Cisterna D'asti, AT, Italia
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