Personages of Rivalto

Among the personages that have marked the history of Rivalto, both native, including Beato Giordano, General Giuseppe Falugi distinguished himself in the African Campaign and Don Achille Costagli, that those passed in the village, including the poet Giovanni Pascoli, the "Witch" Gostanza from Libbiano and the designer of the Vespa Piaggio Corradino D'Ascanio. There are also many anecdotes related to ordinary people who, with their curiosity and uniqueness, have contributed to make Rivalto a lively and animated village. Among these we like to remember the Sor Ottorino Falugi, the Cortesi and other rivaltini mentioned in the pages dedicated to Rivalto Operosa

Witch Gostanza

WITCH GOSTANZA

Curator and midwife accused of witchcraft by the Saint Inquisition

Beato Giordano

BEATO GIORDANO

Famous dominican friar, contributed to the Italian language and to the nose glasses

Sor Ottorino Falugi

SOR OTTORINO FALUGI

Curious and eccentric lord, lover of life and great benefactor

Father Achille Costagli

FATHER ACHILLE COSTAGLI

Well-liked priest, literary man, founder of the musical band of Rivalto