Cantarana

Cantarana: the queen of the waters that suffered the (small) glaciation...

The toponym Cantarana, probably of Celtic origin, derives from the important presence of waterways in the area.

It is about 15 km far from Asti, the provincial capital.

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Comune di Cantarana
https://www.comune.cantarana.at.it

In the classical times, Bona, the village on which Cantarana later developed, was founded.

The name of Cantarana is mentioned in 1356 under the dominion of the lords of Malabaila.

In the sixteenth century, a small glaciation of the area took place: this event will lead to the swamping of the major valley.

In the early eighteenth century, the domain passed to the Cacherano d’Osasco (until 1898).

In 1929 Cantarana was merged with the Municipality of Villafranca d'Asti; independence was regained in 1947.

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Comune di Cantarana
https://www.comune.cantarana.at.it

Agnolotti and soused tench are the protagonists of the table in Cantarana: a festival, in August, is dedicated to the two delicious dishes.

About the wines, the productions of Barbera d'Asti and Freisa d'Asti are important.

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Comune di Cantarana
https://www.comune.cantarana.at.it

The parish church dedicated to St. John the Baptist stands on the main square of the village, where the municipal building is also located.

In the Bonoma area is the Aqueduct Città di Asti.

Synthesis / reprocessing information taken from the institutional website (current and previous versions) of the Municipality of Cantarana - https://www.comune.cantarana.at.it/
Cover image source: Municipality of Cantarana - https://www.comune.cantarana.at.it/

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