Grazzano Badoglio, Italian comune
Grazzano Badoglio is a small town in the Province of Asti situated on a hill overlooking vineyards and rolling hills of the Monferrato region. Its narrow, quiet streets are shaded by trees and lined with old stone buildings of traditional design, with the church complex positioned at the town's highest point.
The town developed from an ancient Roman site, possibly named after a Roman soldier called Gratius. In medieval times, its history became linked with Aleramo, the first marquis of Monferrato, who founded a Benedictine monastery here in the 10th century and left a lasting impact on the entire region.
The local church dedicated to Saints Victor and Corona sits atop the highest hill and once belonged to a Benedictine monastery founded in 961. Inside, a small shrine honors Aleramo, the first ruler of Monferrato, whose memory remains part of the town's identity and local traditions.
The church on the hilltop involves a walk uphill, and a marked trail called the 'Path of the Three Churches' leads through vineyards and nearby chapels. The town is easily accessible by car and offers walking paths through the countryside, with benches placed at scenic viewpoints for rest and relaxation.
The town's name changed in 1938 from Grazzano Monferrato to Grazzano Badoglio to honor Pietro Badoglio, an influential Italian military leader born nearby. A local legend tells that the first marquis Aleramo rode for three days and nights across about 400 kilometers of land to prove his courage and earn his territory.
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