Mornese
When the town was tax free.

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The dwelling place develops around the primitive fortress built by the Cistercians who designate the site "Maurenico" or "Morenixío". Despite the destruction of Tortona in 1156 would bring upheaval, Pope Hadrian IV let Mornese remain in the influence of the bishop of that city. Under the domain of the Marquis of Monferrato, the town could enjoy special privileges ranging from the exemption of the stamped paper to not pay taxes, the allowance on trade in tobacco, salt and gunpowder. Unfortunately many of the most flourishing craft industry, present until the middle of the seventeenth century were destroyed during various wars. Three Genoese families followed one another to the Mornese guidance: Doria will remain the supreme feudal lords for two centuries until 1770 when took over the Serra and then the Spinola. The ancient castle, rebuilt by the Genoese on the ruins of the original, now belongs to the Marquis Doria, who lives there in the summer and autumn months. It has an interesting collection of paintings and a fantastic collection of antique weapons.
A beautiful stone door introduces into the castle that can be visited with the permission of the property.
The stream that flows near Mornese corresponds to Gurgentum decanted by Pliny; since the most ancient times gold was mined on its shores. The Parish of St. Nicholas dominates the heart of the country; is in Baroque style. The school houses the headquarters of the municipal library, rich of a large number of volumes.
In loc. Mazzarelli, which nicely inhabitants divided into "Mazzarelli from here", "Mazzarelli from middle" and "Mazzarelli from there", stands the Shrine dedicated to St. Maria Mazzarello. A native of this village, the Saint Maria Mazzarello was the founder of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, they direct the Borgo Alto College for orphans of the police. At the sanctuary you can visit the birthplace of the saint.
Sport in Mornese is divided into different directions: a green path equipped for off-road and motocross,"off-road Championship" 2nd Sunday of September  in the village of Fornace. Tennis Tournaments and football.
A religious feast particularly felt by the inhabitants of Mornese, which also attracts many people outside, is Good Friday, this day you can relive all together the "Passion of Christ."
Local productions: here bloom small craft activities, and the earth gives great fruits and great wines D.O.C. (Dolcetto and White Cortese) that is easy to buy direct-mind at "farms." They prepare excellent elaborated meats and  seasonable mushrooms and  chestnuts as pleasant surprises.
Some popular traditionally cevents cheer up residents and vacationers: the sympathetic "donkey race", the patronal feast dedicated to Saint Nicholas and the "ciliegiata" organized by the Pro Loco in the summer.
 

Panorama e Parrocchiale

Santuario dedicato a S. Maria Mazzarello