Alassio

For the composition by Edward Elgar, see In the South (Alassio).

Alassio
—  Comune  —
Città di Alassio
Alassio from Cape Mele
Alassio Location of Alassio in Italy
Coordinates: 44°00′N 08°10′E
Country	Italy
Region	Liguria
Province	Province of Savona (SV)
Frazioni	Moglio, Solva, Caso
Government
• Mayor	Roberto Avogadro (since 16 May 2011)
Area
• Total	17 km2 (7 sq mi)
Elevation	6 m (20 ft)
Population (31 December 2005)
• Total	11,268
• Density	660/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Demonym	Alassini
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	17021
Dialing code	0182
Patron saint	St. Ambrose
Saint day	7 December
Website	Official website

Alassio is a town and "comune" of 11.312 inhabitants in the province of Savona situated in the North West of Italy and approximately 80 km from the French border.

Alassio is known for its natural beauty and scenic views. The town centre is crossed by a pedestrianized cobbled road known as the Budello.

The town has sandy beaches, blue sea, and many bars and restaurants on the sea front. Alassio has also a pier known as "Molo di Alassio" or "Pontile Bestoso" which offers views of the town.

Alassio is situated on the Riviera di Ponente Coast, and it has a small turist port (porticciolo) named "Luca Ferrari".

Alassio is notable as a health resort in winter and a bathing place in summer and has many hotels.

History

Alassio is thought to have been founded in the 10th Century, in the area of "St Anna ai Monti Church" where a family nucleus first resided, then subsequent members moved in the hilly area of "Madonna delle Grazie" which is still known with the name "Caste'". Here you can still see one of the first Heraldic symbols of the town.

Control of the town was eventually taken by the monks from the island of Gallinara and later by the commune of Albenga.

Main sights

The Muretto of Alassio with 550 tiles signed by celebrities.

• Parish church of St. Ambrose.
• Palazzo Ferrero de Gubernatis Ventimiglia.
• Saracen Tower.
• The Muretto, a wall with 550 tiles signed by celebrities.

Heritage

The English composer Edward Elgar wrote a concert-overture called "In the South (Alassio)" whilst staying on holiday in Alassio in the winter of 1903/04.

Alassio is featured as the location for a holiday in the 1944 film The Children are Watching.

Population

Current population is 11.312

Immigration

[1] - Demografic Stats

Number of immigrants at 2009 (the first five for nationality) Romania: 185 Albania: 150 Morocco: 143 Egypt: 127 Ukraine: 47

References

•  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.