Carrù, Italian comune
Carrù is a small Italian town in the Province of Cuneo situated at the edge of the Piedmont plain. The historic center features narrow streets and ancient squares dominated by the Church of the Assumption of Mary from the 1700s and the remains of a medieval castle that underwent multiple transformations over centuries.
Carrù has been inhabited since ancient times and was ruled by Roman legions, who left behind an inscription featuring the symbol of the Lupa Romana. During the Middle Ages, the territory changed hands between the bishops of Asti and local noble families before coming under Savoy control.
The name Carrù may derive from the Liguri Bagienni, a Celtic people who inhabited the area. Today, the town is recognized for its Piemontese cattle tradition and the annual Bue Grasso Fair in December, where visitors can taste local specialties and experience how farming remains central to community life.
The best way to explore Carrù is by car via the Turin-Savona highway or by bus from nearby towns. The historic core is compact and easily walkable on foot, with squares for resting and simple restaurants serving local dishes.
The castle is said to be haunted by the spirit of a noblewoman in blue who has wandered its halls since the 1600s. Local legend claims she died in a storm in 1663 and appears every first Friday of the month at midnight, searching for something lost long ago.
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