Spinetta Marengo
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Spinetta Marengo is a town in Piedmont, Italy located in the Comune of Alessandria. The population is 6,417.
On June 14, 1800 the village was the scene of an important battle between the French army commanded by Napoleon and an Austrian army led by Melas.
Chicken Marengo is named after the town. According to legend, Napoleon's chef created the dish from the few ingredients he could find after the battle.
On June 14, 1800 the village was the scene of an important battle between the French army commanded by Napoleon and an Austrian army led by Melas.
Chicken Marengo is named after the town. According to legend, Napoleon's chef created the dish from the few ingredients he could find after the battle.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinetta_Marengo
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Coordinates: 44°52'58"N 8°40'47"E
- Pozzolo Formigaro 12 km
- Pontecurone 21 km
- Serravalle Scrivia 21 km
- Casei Gerola 24 km
- Garbagna 26 km
- Salice Terme 27 km
- Retorbido 29 km
- Terruggia 30 km
- San Sebastiano Curone 31 km
- Voltaggio 31 km
- Hotel Diamante 1.6 km
- Solar Power 2.7 km
- Union 5.1 km
- Total 5.2 km