Nizza Monferrato is a town hidden among the rolling hills of Asti.
Historically the town was founded in 1225 by the inhabitants of seven castles in the area destroyed in the war between Asti and Alessandria. In the sixteenth century was called Nice straw, appears because of the roofs of the houses made of that material. Even today among the inhabitants is called Nyssa dla Paja.
The photo shows the town hall with its imposing tower, a symbol of Nizza Monferrato built in 1353 but rebuilt several times over the years.
Famous for its wine production, is also known for producing cardoons Nizza Monferrato one of the typical ingredients of the dish's traditional Piedmontese cuisine , the wet caoda .
One of the typical dishes of the city is the porridge a cake made with chickpea flour, olive oil and water. In dialect is called the belecauda.
Among the famous people born in Nizza Monferrato include:
- Francesco Cirio (Nice 1836 - Rome 1900) founder of the Cirio canned .
- businessman Luigi Zunino
For more information please visit the town of Nizza Monferrato http://www.comune.nizza.asti.it/
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