Inhabitants:
3674

Altitude:
630

The Inhabited centre Is located In a large hollow area where the two valleys meet, and the panorama ranges from the hilly landscape to the stateliness of the surrounding mountains. Its name comes from the nature of Its soil (Petrosa - stony). In fact, besides the still existing stone quarries, In the past there were silver mines In the village. Nowadays It hosts the seat of the Consortium of Communes In Mountain Areas, located In the Villa Willy, Inside park Tron.



 


Brunetto Alberto
Furniture manufacturing, doors/windows manufacturing, artistic handicrafts out of solid wood. Customized designs available. Tailor-made Items on request.




Biamino Giuseppe Curtains

High quality tapestry handicrafts. Sofas, armchairs, Inside and outside curtains, eiderdowns and synthetic wool quilts, mattresses manufacturing. The atelier can also renovate products supplied by the customers.
In the picture: Late baroque armchair covered with light pink Jacquard satin.
Photo: Late baroque armchair covered with light pink Jacquard satin.

 

Moustardela (blood sausage)
Similar to a cotechino, (kind of spiced Italian sausage to be boiled In water), It Is made out of previously cooked pork meat, giblets, pigskin and blood. This mixture Is then seasoned with salt, pepper, spices and boiled wine. This traditional blood sausage can be eaten raw with bread, or can be fried with onions, or boiled and eaten with potatoes (especially the mountain ones), mashed potatoes or polenta. It Is also a main Ingredient for a very old Waldensian dish.


 
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