Priero is a small town and comune of the Langhe, located 6 kilometres (4 mi) east of Ceva in the Province of Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy. Presently it has a population of 441.

Priero
Comune
Comune di Priero
Coat of arms
Location of Priero
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Coordinates: 44°22′33″N 8°5′38″E
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Province	Cuneo (CN)
Government
• Mayor	Andrea Paolo Boasso, elected 5 April 2005
Area [1]
• Total	20.2 km2 (7.8 sq mi)
Elevation	475 m (1,558 ft)
Population  (31 May 2007)[2]
• Total	504
• Density	25/km2 (65/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Prieresi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	12070
Dialing code	0174
Website	Official website

History

The original settlement, on a hill called Poggio to the south of the present village, dates from around the beginning of the second millennium. A pieve, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, had authority over the churches at Costelnuovo, Montezemolo, Osiglia, Calizzano Murialdo and Perlo while the fortified ricetto was the seat of a viscount appointed directly by the Emperor. In the mid-14th century the Marquis of Ceva became Lord of Priero and in 1387 plans were drawn up for the construction of the settlement, which forms the basis of today's Priero.

Main sights

The village preserves its 14th-century layout. The remains of the old castle, the defensive walls and their towers are all visible. The church of Santi Antonio e Giuliano, first constructed in 1494, retains its original campanile. The rest of the building, however was demolished in the late 17th century and rebuilt in 1716 to plans by F. Gallo.

People

• Sylvester Mazzolini da Prierio (1456–57 – 1523)

References

• Comune di Priero, at vallinrete.org

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