San Marzano Oliveto
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di San Marzano Oliveto | ||
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| Coordinates: 44°45′N 8°18′E / 44.750°N 8.300°ECoordinates: 44°45′N 8°18′E / 44.750°N 8.300°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Piedmont | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Asti (AT) | |
| Frazioni | Corte, Italiana, Leiso, Saline | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Giovanni Gabri | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.7 km2 (3.7 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 300 m (1,000 ft) | |
| Population (31 December 2010) | ||
| • Total | 1,075 | |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Sanmarzanesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 14050 | |
| Dialing code | 0141 | |
| Patron saint | Saint Mary Magdalene | |
| Saint day | July 22 | |
| Website | Official website | |
San Marzano Oliveto is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southeast of Turin and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Asti.
San Marzano Oliveto is located in a panoramic position 300 metres (980 ft) above sea level. It is easily visible from the SS6 road that runs from Canelli to Asti.
San Marzano was named after St. Marcian of Tortona, the first Bishop of Tortona (or perhaps a bishop of Ravenna), who was martyred in 2nd century by the Roman emperor Hadrian.
The suffix "Oliveto" was added in 1862 because olives were said to have prospered there in ancient times. This hypothesis is supported by the existence of an ancient olive press in nearby Santo Stefano Belbo, and by the fact that olives continue to thrive there, although not in any great quantity, to the present day.
The first human settlers to the area came from Liguria, but the first extant buildings and documentary evidence of settlement date from Roman times.
Tradition has it that the four towers, now collapsed, of the present castle were built by the Romans.
The history of San Marzano, like that of Moasca, Calamandrana, Rocchetta Tanaro and Calosso, is linked to the history of Canelli.
All were involved in the struggle between Asti, Alessandria and the Marquisate of Montferrat.
From the mid-14th century San Marzano Oliveto was a fief of the Asinari, who also owned Costigliole d'Asti, Moasca and other villages.
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