Cogoleto
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Multiple 16th-century sources describe Cogoleto as the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, although his precise origins remain a matter of dispute.[1][2][3]
History
The area of Cogoleto is identified in the Roman Peutingerian Table as Hasta, with a bridge (destroyed in World War II by Allied bombings) existing here. The first mention of the town dates to 1039, and in 1091 it was included in Bonifacio del Vasto's Marquisate of Savona. In 1343 it was acquired by the Republic of Genoa.
On April 11, 1800 it was the seat of a battle between the French and Austrian armies. Cogoleto became part of the Kingdom of Sardinia in 1815, following its history in the unification of Italy and modern Italian history.
Main sights
- Oratory of St. Lawrence, dating to the 13th century
- Orto Botanico di Villa Beuca, a botanical garden
- Imaginary birthplace of Christopher Columbus
Twin towns
- Template:Flagicon Ober-Ramstadt, Germany, since 1960
- Template:Flagicon Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Spain, since 1997
- Template:Flagicon Olympia, Greece, since 2005
- Template:Flagicon Saint-André-les-Vergers, France, since 2005
Nature conservation
Part of the municipality territory is within the boundaries of the Parco naturale regionale del Beigua.[4]
Notable people
Cogoleto is known for the Italian rappers Tedua and Izi.
References
- ↑ Template:In lang Garibay y Zamalloa, Esteban de. "Compendio historial de las chronicas y universal historia de todos los reynos de España." 1571 (link to 1628 edition), p. 650. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
- ↑ Template:In lang Castillo, Julián del. "Historia de los Reyes Godos que vinieron de la Scitia de Europa, contra el Imperio Romano, y a España." Por Philippe de Iunta, 1582. p. 143. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
- ↑ Template:In lang Ballesteros Beretta, Antonio. "Cristóbal Colón y el descubrimiento de América" (Volume I). Salvat editores, s.a., 1945. pp. 139–157. Retrieved 2011-02-22.
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