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In the town are the remainders of an old medieval castle, including a tower and a gate. The castle collapsed long time ago into the close by river bed due to water erosion and landslides.<ref>Clelio Goggi (1973) ''Storia dei comuni e delle parrocchie della diocesi di Tortona'', Tortona, Litocoop</ref> In the nearby village Torre Ratti is a well preserved castle from the 11th Century, which was enlarged and restored several times in the following centuries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.castellipiemontesi.it/pagine/eng/castelli/torre_ratti.lasso|title=Castle of Torre Ratti - Borghetto di Borbera (AL) Fraz. di Torre Ratti- Castles of Piedmont|website=www.castellipiemontesi.it| |
In the town are the remainders of an old medieval castle, including a tower and a gate. The castle collapsed long time ago into the close by river bed due to water erosion and landslides.<ref>Clelio Goggi (1973) ''Storia dei comuni e delle parrocchie della diocesi di Tortona'', Tortona, Litocoop</ref> In the nearby village Torre Ratti is a well preserved castle from the 11th Century, which was enlarged and restored several times in the following centuries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.castellipiemontesi.it/pagine/eng/castelli/torre_ratti.lasso|title=Castle of Torre Ratti - Borghetto di Borbera (AL) Fraz. di Torre Ratti- Castles of Piedmont|website=www.castellipiemontesi.it|access-date=November 26, 2019}}</ref> |
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The new townhall was built in early 20th century as one of the first reinforced concrete buildings in Italy. |
The new townhall was built in early 20th century as one of the first reinforced concrete buildings in Italy. |
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Borghetto di Borbera | |
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| Comune di Borghetto di Borbera | |
 The Castle of Torre Ratti. | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Borghetto di Borbera  | |
  Borghetto di Borbera Location of Borghetto di Borbera in Italy  Borghetto di Borbera Borghetto di Borbera (Piedmont) | |
| Coordinates: 44°44′N 8°57′E / 44.733°N 8.950°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Alessandria (AL) |
| Frazioni | Cerreto Ratti, Castel Ratti, Molo Borbera, Monteggio, Persi, Sorli |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Enrico Bussalino |
| Area | |
• Total | 39.6 km2 (15.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Population (31 August 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 1,996 |
| • Density | 50/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Borghettesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 15060 |
| Dialing code | 0143 |
| Website | Official website |
Borghetto di Borbera is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Alessandria in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) southeast of Turin and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southeast of Alessandria.
Borghetto di Borbera borders the following municipalities: Cantalupo Ligure, Dernice, Garbagna, Grondona, Roccaforte Ligure, Sardigliano, Stazzano, and Vignole Borbera.
Main sights
In the town are the remainders of an old medieval castle, including a tower and a gate. The castle collapsed long time ago into the close by river bed due to water erosion and landslides.[3] In the nearby village Torre Ratti is a well preserved castle from the 11th Century, which was enlarged and restored several times in the following centuries.[4]
The new townhall was built in early 20th century as one of the first reinforced concrete buildings in Italy.
Twin towns — sister cities
Borghetto di Borbera is twinned with:
Loreggia, Italy, since 2001
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ Clelio Goggi (1973) Storia dei comuni e delle parrocchie della diocesi di Tortona, Tortona, Litocoop
- ^ "Castle of Torre Ratti - Borghetto di Borbera (AL) Fraz. di Torre Ratti- Castles of Piedmont". www.castellipiemontesi.it. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
External links
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