Ornavasso (Ossolano: Urnavass, Walser German: Urnafasch) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in the Italy region Piedmont, located about northeast of Turin and about northwest of Verbania.
Overview
Ornavasso borders the following municipalities: Anzola d'Ossola,
Gravellona Toce,
Mergozzo, Premosello Chiovenda. In the area there are two
of the
Lepontii-
Celts culture, dating to 2nd century BC – 1st century AD. From the 14th century to the late 19th century, Ornavasso and its
frazione of
Migiandone were a
language island of
Walser German, due to the presence of immigrants from the Simplon area. Traces of the German culture persist in the local dialect and the Carnival tradition.
During World War II, Ornavasso was the base of the Valtoce Partisan Division.
Twin towns
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