Bergolo
Bergolo ( Bèrgoj Piedmontese ) is a municipality with a population of 68 (as at 31 December 2012) in the Italian province of Cuneo (CN ), Region Piedmont. It is 95 km southeast of Turin and 79 km northeast of Cuneo.
Geography
Bergolo is situated on a high ridge in the Alta Langa between the Bormidatal and the Uzzonetal.
The neighboring municipalities are Cortemilia, Levice, Pezzolo Valle Uzzone and Torre Bormida.
History
The place is probably inhabited since ancient times. The name comes from the Late Latin Bergulum and means place of heather. The first mention dates back to 1091 when the village passed into the possession of Bonifacio del Vasto. 1532 Bergolo came into the possession of the Savoy, and remained there until the end of the monarchy. After the decline due to strong migration since the end of World War II, experienced the place since the 1990s, another boom as an artist and tourist destination.
Demographics
Source: ISTAT
Policy
Stefano Boido was chosen on 28 May 2006 to the mayor.
Specialty
In Bergolo wine production to a limited extent. The berries of the grape varieties Pinot Noir and / or Chardonnay may be processed for sparkling wine Alta Langa.
Attractions
- The parish church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary dates from the 17th century.
- The chapel of San Sebastiano is located above the village, with impressive views to the Alps, surrounded by the cemetery. It is a simple, but perfect in its proportions, Romanesque building from the 12th century, probably 1145th
- As a result, the annual art competitions depend on numerous fronts lasting images and mosaics.
Regular events
- End of May, long held the music festival Canté Magg a weekend.
- In July / August Art Competition Paese di Pietra takes place at the same time, there are a series of summer concerts.
- In August / September an exhibition of sculptures in the open air takes place.
- On the second weekend of September, the market is held scent of stones.