Alessandria Province of Alessandria Piedmont Italy
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Spinetta Marengo

Spinetta Marengo (Piedmontese: Marengh) is a town in Piedmont, Italy located within the municipal boundaries of the comune of Alessandria. The population is 6,417. On 14 June 1800 the village was the scene of an important battle between the French army commanded by Napoleon and an Austrian army led by Melas. Every second Sunday in June, there is traditionally a costumed commemoration of the battle, drawing many international visitors. According to local legend, Majno, a thief who was said to have robbed Pope Pius VII while on his way to Paris in 1804 to crown Napoleon emperor, laid up in hiding in the woods of Fraschetta, just by Spinetta Marengo. The dish Chicken Marengo is named after the town. According to legend, Napoleon's chef created the dish from the few ingredients he could find after the battle, using a sabre instead of a cooking knife.

Distance between:

Rome to Spinetta Marengo 282 Miles / 454 Kms
Milan to Spinetta Marengo 47 Miles / 76 Kms
Venice to Spinetta Marengo 182 Miles / 293 Kms


Postal Code 15122


Population 2020

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