Bormida
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Bormida with a population 453 spread over an area of 22.4 km², is a rural commune
of the Province of Savona
in the Italian
region Liguria
. The commune is a member of the Comunità Montana Alta Val Bormida.
(as the crow flies) in the upper Val Bormida between the mountain peaks of Settepani (1,386 m) and Ronco di Maglio (1108 m). The Bormida di Pallare, a tributary of the Bormida di Spigno
, flows through its territory.
Bormida borders the communes of Calice Ligure
, Calizzano
, Mallare
, Osiglia
, Pallare
, and Rialto.
, conceded certain privileges to the local population in a notarized
deed
.
In 1713, following a period of domination by the Spanish
army, Bormida fell under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Genoa
. Later in that century it acquired the status of a commune in its own right, rather than being a part of the commune of Osiglia
, and was almost completely destroyed by the French
army of Napoleon Bonaparte during his first Italian campaign.
From 1815 it followed the fortunes of the Kingdom of Sardinia
, becoming part of the Kingdom of Italy
in 1860.
s and a wooden Madonna
attributed to the sculptor Anton Maria Maragliano
. The fifteenth-century campanile was remodelled in the Baroque
style.
The palazzo
“la Ferriera" (“the Iron-works”) is surrounded by a large and interesting park. Its name recalls the fact that iron working was the main economic activity of the area in centuries past.
339 di Cengio which connects Cengio
to Cortemilia
. There is no direct link to any autostrada, but from the Autostrada A6 Verdemare, which links Turin
to Savona
, the Altare
exit is the most convenient.
The nearest railway station is at Altare
on the Turin–Savona line.
Comune
In Italy, the comune is the basic administrative division, and may be properly approximated in casual speech by the English word township or municipality.-Importance and function:...
of the Province of Savona
Province of Savona
The Province of Savona is a province in the Liguria region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Savona.-Overview:...
in the Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
region Liguria
Liguria
Liguria is a coastal region of north-western Italy, the third smallest of the Italian regions. Its capital is Genoa. It is a popular region with tourists for its beautiful beaches, picturesque little towns, and good food.-Geography:...
. The commune is a member of the Comunità Montana Alta Val Bormida.
Location
Bormida is located about 20 km west of SavonaSavona
Savona is a seaport and comune in the northern Italian region of Liguria, capital of the Province of Savona, in the Riviera di Ponente on the Mediterranean Sea....
(as the crow flies) in the upper Val Bormida between the mountain peaks of Settepani (1,386 m) and Ronco di Maglio (1108 m). The Bormida di Pallare, a tributary of the Bormida di Spigno
Bormida di Spigno
The Bormida di Spigno is a river of north-west Italy. Its headwaters are in the Ligurian province of Savona above Pian dei Corsi in a transitional zone between the Alpine and Apennine mountain ranges, where its waters run as the separate “Bormidas” of Mallare and Pallare in distinct close valleys...
, flows through its territory.
Bormida borders the communes of Calice Ligure
Calice Ligure
Calice Ligure is a comune in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about 60 km southwest of Genoa and about 20 km southwest of Savona. As of 31 December, 2004, it had a population of 1,496 and an area of 19.4 km²...
, Calizzano
Calizzano
Calizzano is a comune in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about 70 km southwest of Genoa and about 30 km west of Savona...
, Mallare
Mallare
Mallare is a comune in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about 50 km southwest of Genoa and about 15 km west of Savona...
, Osiglia
Osiglia
Osiglia is a comune in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about 60 km west of Genoa and about 25 km west of Savona. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 457 and an area of 29.2 km²....
, Pallare
Pallare
Pallare is a comune in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about 50 km west of Genoa and about 15 km west of Savona. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 952 and an area of 21.3 km².Pallare borders the following municipalities: Bormida, Carcare,...
, and Rialto.
History
Bormida probably came into existence in the medieval period. However it does not appear in the documentary record until 1549 when Alfonso Del Carretto, lord of Finale LigureFinale Ligure
Finale Ligure is a comune on the Gulf of Genoa in the Province of Savona in Liguria, Italy. It is considered part of the Italian Riviera.-Geography:...
, conceded certain privileges to the local population in a notarized
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deed
Deed
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.
In 1713, following a period of domination by the Spanish
Spain
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army, Bormida fell under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Genoa
Republic of Genoa
The Most Serene Republic of Genoa |Ligurian]]: Repúbrica de Zêna) was an independent state from 1005 to 1797 in Liguria on the northwestern Italian coast, as well as Corsica from 1347 to 1768, and numerous other territories throughout the Mediterranean....
. Later in that century it acquired the status of a commune in its own right, rather than being a part of the commune of Osiglia
Osiglia
Osiglia is a comune in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about 60 km west of Genoa and about 25 km west of Savona. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 457 and an area of 29.2 km²....
, and was almost completely destroyed by the French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
army of Napoleon Bonaparte during his first Italian campaign.
From 1815 it followed the fortunes of the Kingdom of Sardinia
Kingdom of Sardinia
The Kingdom of Sardinia consisted of the island of Sardinia first as a part of the Crown of Aragon and subsequently the Spanish Empire , and second as a part of the composite state of the House of Savoy . Its capital was originally Cagliari, in the south of the island, and later Turin, on the...
, becoming part of the Kingdom of Italy
Kingdom of Italy (1861–1946)
The Kingdom of Italy was a state forged in 1861 by the unification of Italy under the influence of the Kingdom of Sardinia, which was its legal predecessor state...
in 1860.
Architecture
The parish church of San Giorgio, dating back to 1200, contains praiseworthy frescoFresco
Fresco is any of several related mural painting types, executed on plaster on walls or ceilings. The word fresco comes from the Greek word affresca which derives from the Latin word for "fresh". Frescoes first developed in the ancient world and continued to be popular through the Renaissance...
s and a wooden Madonna
Mary (mother of Jesus)
Mary , commonly referred to as "Saint Mary", "Mother Mary", the "Virgin Mary", the "Blessed Virgin Mary", or "Mary, Mother of God", was a Jewish woman of Nazareth in Galilee...
attributed to the sculptor Anton Maria Maragliano
Anton Maria Maragliano
Anton Maria Maragliano was an Italian sculptor of the Baroque period, known primarily for his wooden statues...
. The fifteenth-century campanile was remodelled in the Baroque
Baroque
The Baroque is a period and the style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, literature, dance, and music...
style.
The palazzo
Palazzo
Palazzo, an Italian word meaning a large building , may refer to:-Buildings:*Palazzo, an Italian type of building**Palazzo style architecture, imitative of Italian palazzi...
“la Ferriera" (“the Iron-works”) is surrounded by a large and interesting park. Its name recalls the fact that iron working was the main economic activity of the area in centuries past.
Festivals
The feast of the Madonna del Carmine is celebrated on 16 July in the locality Piano Sottano, where a small church is dedicated to her.Economy
The principle bases of the local economy are timber and agriculture. Cereals are grown, livestock is raised and cheese is produced.Roads and railways
Bormida is situated on the Strada ProvincialeStrada Provinciale
A Strada Provinciale , abbreviated SP, is a Italian road. Provincial roads are maintained by provinces.From 2002, state highways downgraded as provincial roads of Veneto are maintained by regional company Veneto Strade....
339 di Cengio which connects Cengio
Cengio
Cengio is a comune in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about 60 km west of Genoa and about 25 km northwest of Savona. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,744 and an area of 18.8 km²....
to Cortemilia
Cortemilia
Cortemilia is a comune in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 km southeast of Turin and about 60 km northeast of Cuneo...
. There is no direct link to any autostrada, but from the Autostrada A6 Verdemare, which links Turin
Turin
Turin is a city and major business and cultural centre in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the left bank of the Po River and surrounded by the Alpine arch. The population of the city proper is 909,193 while the population of the urban area is estimated by Eurostat...
to Savona
Savona
Savona is a seaport and comune in the northern Italian region of Liguria, capital of the Province of Savona, in the Riviera di Ponente on the Mediterranean Sea....
, the Altare
Altare
Altare is a comune in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about west of Genoa and about northwest of Savona...
exit is the most convenient.
The nearest railway station is at Altare
Altare
Altare is a comune in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about west of Genoa and about northwest of Savona...
on the Turin–Savona line.