
Sulla riva sinistra del fiume Sesia, al confine con la provincia di Vercelli, Landiona appartenne al Comitato di Pombia; passato sotto gli Sforza, nel 1450 divenne un feudo della famiglia Rattazzi. Successivamente fu dominato anche dalle famiglie Gritti e Guardi.
Landiona belonged to the “Comitato di Pombia”. It is on the Sesia river near Vercelli province. It was dominated by Sforza, Rattazzi, Gritti and Guardi.
| Abitanti/Inhabitants number: 527 |
Superficie/Surface: kmq:7,26 |
Altitudine sul mare/Altitude: 184 m |
| Denominazione degli abitanti/Inhabitants: landionesi |
Altre località/Towns: Baraggia Ronca, Colombara, La Casera |
Cascine/Farms: Baraggiola, Sorgente |
| Festa patronale/Patrons: Ss. Pietro e Paolo |
Telefono/Phone: Prefisso 0321 |
Codice Postale/Postal code: 28060 |
Built at the behest of Paolo Caccia in 1280, the castle of Landiona was a possession of a series of local lords and was used differently over the centuries. Built as a military fortress, it was later the residence of the feudal lord and his administrators, who, according to their needs, used the building as a granary or warehouse. The curtain wall of rectangular shape is almost entirely preserved. The entrance is from a single portal, facing east, fortified by a square tower, built in the late 15th century; the imposing tower, dominating the entire complex, features a huge round arch and a loggia of later age in the upper part. The portal opens to a large courtyard periods; the massive 17th-century palazzo standing to the south is presently owned by the municipality and houses offices and schools.
The oratory dedicated to St Mary stando on the outskirts of town, along the road leading to Vicolungo and Recetto. The origins are uncertain, but the church is supposed to be very ancient, as the original construction probably dates from 12th century. The building stood in the center of a village, deserted when the inhabitants moved into the castle, seeking a secure place to live in. After a long period of neglect, the oratory was reconstructed in 1943 and restored for worship by a local benefactor, Bartolomeo de Luseratio. On the interior are some notable frescoes from the 16th century, depicting the Passion of Christ, Eve Feeding One of Her Children, and some saints. These frescoes were probably commissioned by Lunseratio himself, while a certain Antonius de Barberis commissioned to the Cagnolas the frescoes on the back of the façade, depicting St Rocco and a Madonna feeding the Child. On top the small bell tower is an unusual dome shaped like a turban.
This little oratory stands on the outskirts of town, along the road leading to the river Sesia. The medieval origin is confirmed by the rubble masonry, almost entirely made of stones. The oratory has a single nave and a vaulted ceiling. Note the carved choir, dating from the 17th century. Other interesting features are the statue of St Rocco by Cartone Pierre and an oil painting depicting a Madonna with St Rocco and St Basil.
The parish church dedicated to St Peter and St Paul stands in the town center. Its present appearance is the result of frequent additions and restorations carried out over the centuries, mainly in the 19th century. The origins of the building, however, are very ancient; the church was mentioned for the first time in a papal bull dated 29 june 1113, sent by Pope Innocent II to the bishop Litifredo of Novara
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