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Torriglia

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Torriglia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria, located in the upper Trebbia valley, about 20 km northeast of Genoa.

Torriglia borders the following municipalities: Davagna, Lorsica, Lumarzo, Mocònesi, Montebruno, Montoggio, Neirone, Propata, Rondanina, Valbrevenna.

History

The town was probably founded in Roman times. In the Middle Ages it was a possession of the Bobbio Abbey, and then (1227) of the Malaspina and (mid-14th century) of the Fieschi, who built a castle here. Later it was under the Republic of Genoa, and Torriglia was involved in the wars between Guelphs and Ghibellines, causing its siege by the Genoese in 1432. In 1548 it was acquired by the Doria family, who held it until the Napoleonic invasion of 1797.

In 1815 Torriglia became part of the Kingdom of Sardinia and, from 1861, of the unified Kingdom of Italy. During World War II it was the seat of partisan resistance.

Main sights

  • The Castle
  • Church of Sant'Onorato di Arles.
  • Oratory of St. Vincent.

Demographic evolution

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Economy

Economy is mostly based on agriculture and cattle raising.

Transportation

Torriglia lies on the State Road 45 of Val Trebbia, connecting Genoa to Piacenza. A7 and A12 Highways can be reached from Busalla, which is also the seat of the nearest railways station.

Other

Torriglia is popularly known as the UFO capital of Italy, due to the numerous "contacts" occurred in its territory during the 1970s.

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