Masio sits on the right bank of the Tanaro, on the border of Upper and Lower Monferrato, and lived off the river crossing. In 1190 its consuls bargained with Alessandria and Asti: toll exemptions and war aid for both, and in return the men of Masio paid no toll anywhere and became citizens by right of both towns.
The deal did not hold: in 1223 peace between Alessandria, Asti and Alba was signed in the church of Santa Maria, and it broke down over Masio. The parish church of Santa Maria e San Dalmazzo keeps the rose window of the old front, in white and red ashlar; the brick facade is later nineteenth century.
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📅 Every year, on 22 July
On 22 July Masio, a municipality of 1,465 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patrons Saint Mary Magdalene and Saint Dalmatius (santa Maria Maddalena e san Dalmazzo).
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Outside Masio, but an easy day trip away.
