Memory Walk through the Places of the Resistance

April 25th in Visone

The Memory Walk through the Places of the Resistance is the annual event through which the Municipality of Visone, a small village in the Alessandria province of Piedmont, celebrates Liberation Day on April 25th. This is far more than a formal institutional ceremony: it is a deeply participatory day that weaves together reflection, the remembrance of those who fell for freedom, and a collective walk through the sites that safeguard the village's partisan history.

The initiative, promoted by the Municipality of Visone in collaboration with the Pro Loco, is open to all residents and visitors. It is a unique opportunity to discover the local history of the Resistance by walking the trails and visiting the hamlets where monuments to Visone's partisans are located.

A Morning of Commemoration

The day begins in the morning with a commemoration at the plaques and monuments dedicated to the Partisans and Martyrs of Freedom from Visone, starting from the Belvedere della Rocca di Visone, the ancient core dominated by the tower of the Malaspina castle. The procession then continues to the municipal cemetery square, where those who died for freedom are honored. This is followed by Holy Mass in the parish church of SS. Pietro e Paolo.

The Afternoon Walk

In the afternoon, the walk itself begins, visiting the four most significant sites of local memory: the Municipal Gardens dedicated to partisan Giorgio Andreutti, the Catanzo region with the monument in memory of Enea Ivaldi, the Cascina Bricchetto honoring Michele Pittavino, and finally returning to the municipal cemetery for the closing ceremony. Along the way, the Pro Loco provides a snack for all participants.

A Small Village That Does Not Forget

Visone is a village of just over a thousand inhabitants, yet its history is profoundly tied to the Resistance; the streets and landmarks of the village bear the names of fallen partisans. The Memory Walk is the community's way of keeping this bond alive, passing on the meaning of April 25th to new generations through a journey of steps, stories, and quiet reflection.