Cumiana, Italian comune
Cumiana is a small commune in the Metropolitan City of Turin in northern Italy, surrounded by green hills and mountains. The town features narrow streets, old stone and brick buildings, and several castles from different periods, including the Castello della Costa with its marble decorations and the Castello della Marsaglia.
The town was first documented in 810 as Cominana and began as a small village under outside control. By the 15th and 17th centuries, it gained official town status and experienced a changing history marked by multiple rulers, warfare, and periods of peace.
The town's name has roots going back to at least 810, when it was documented as Cominana. Today, daily life centers on the narrow streets and main square, where locals gather in cafes and uphold traditions passed down through generations.
The town is easily reached by highway from Turin, with a main road leading directly into the center. From here, visitors can explore the surrounding nature areas, with walking and biking trails through hills and forests in the nearby region.
An ancient structure called the Forteletto, built before 1407, is even older than the larger castles and features a remarkable marble statue of the Madonna and angels above its entrance. This makes it a special place where visitors can experience continuity across the centuries.
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