Incisa 1514*

The Second Saturday of July in Borgo Villa, Incisa Scapaccino, reenactment of thesiege and the conquest of the castle of Incisa by William IX Palaiologos, Marquis of Monferrato the 24 July 1514.

The story tells of the quarrel between the marquisate of Monferrato and the small and independent marquisate of Incisa.
The Marquis of Incisa was large enough, his possessions ranged from Vaglio to Carentino and included also the castles of Rocchetta Tanaro, Montaldo Scarampi, Fontanile, Mombaruzzo and Ricaldone, You can then understand how the powerful Marquess William IX of Montferrat was concerned to annex those territories and then control the Belbo Valley.
The opportunity presents itself in April 1500, when Ludovico Sforza, known as il Moro, was taken prisoner by the French, Oddone Marquis of Incisa loses his protector and then turns to Carlo II, Duke of Savoy.
In the secret document notarized in the Thonon Castle, the Duke of Savoy confirms the endowment to Oddone and promises his help.
The Marquis of Montferrat, aware of the agreement, besieges Incisa conquering it on the 24 July 1514. Oddone and his son Badone were sentenced to death.
The story is represented by over 100 listed coordinated by Gruppo Storico Incisa 1514. For the occasion "the Villa" turns into a medieval village with several eateries run by the Pro-loco of Incisa and the Pro-loco of neighbouring municipalities, as well as the country's wineries, in each hall you can taste foods and wines of Piedmont.

Around the walls of the Villa and Village in Piazza Garibaldi in wine bars and taverns, from 20 people will find a wide selection of food and wine by Pro Loco and local Wineries.

Crossing the Gate, throughout the Borgo is a big party!

From 21 there will be animations,swordplay, skirmishes and dances with the Historical Group Incisa 1514 and the Compagnia della Vergine (NO), owls, nocturnal animal and cartomancy with Ali della Via Fulvia (AT), Juggling, balance on oscillating rollers, pitchers of daggers, humor and tomfoolery, eaters and spits fire The Jesters del Carretto.

Until it meets the 23 in Piazza Bezzi, opposite the castle of the late Margrave Odo of Incisa, When the night is deeper, the characters who have written the history of this village.

And relive the facts "de la Marquise Franchetta Asinari of Incisa, de her widowhood et postea de la her persecution…”

Parking Lots: P.zza Ferraro, com cemetery stand. Borgo Villa, Engraved sports field S. Shuttle service P.zza free Ferraro and Borgo Villa (by h 16.00 to h 01.00).