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Inhabitants:
972
Altitude:
427
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Formerly called “Ad
Portas”, It takes Its name and Importance from
Its strategic position. Completely surrounded by
mountains, It guards the entrance to the low Chisone
valley. The Inhabited area follows the course of
the stream, adjoining the national road no. 23,
and then narrows off the Malanaggio (de Malasorte)
gorge, which In the past was regarded as a dreadful
area due to the frequent ambushes and was known
for the old Gneiss quarries.
The bell tower of the San Michele Archangel baroque
church stands out In the centre of the village,
while a few hundreds metres further rises the beautiful
Villa Giuliano, seat of the municipal offices, which
overlooks the national road and Is surrounded by
a park, where you can appreciate undoubtedly valuable
trees.
Not to forget, the area of S. Benedetto and the
Fontana degli Alpini, (Fountain named after the
Italian alpine troops), featuring gorgeous landscapes,
as well as the sport facilities by the Malanaggio
area.
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 Grissini
stirati
The traditional "Grissini Stirati" (breadsticks)
of Porte are handmade and do not include fats, oil, preserving
or Improving additives among their Ingredients, they are
just made according to tradition. These grissini are prepared
manually by making thin empty sticks, that are very light
and can reach 150 cm. While cooking they bend and turn
dark gold.
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