Bersaglieri Square

Bersaglieri Square runs along the southeastern side of the castle walls and features a garden equipped with playgrounds for children, as well as a large open space that in summer hosts outdoor shows and dance evenings. It is very popular on summer afternoons because it is always shaded, attracting both families with children and residents of the local nursing home, who enjoy continuous interaction with the community in this space.

During Cantamaggio, the square is where the May tree is decorated by kindergarten children and the “grandparents” from the nursing home. This marks the first ritual of the ancient festival, reviving the traditional singing of the alms-seeking chants, images of which were captured by Mario Giacomelli and are permanently displayed in the Museo Utensilia. The area is still known today as “il giogo,” possibly recalling the space where the traditional ball game with the bracciale was once played.

During special events (such as Le Notti del Vino, The Romantic Night of the Villages, Christmas, etc.), the imposing castle walls become a canvas for light design. “Green Heart” is a videomapping projected onto the castle façade, offering a spectacular and unique storytelling of Morro d’Alba. The installation is visible from kilometers away, and at Christmas, it is customized with light displays celebrating the magic of the season.

Bersaglieri Square also houses the local Public Library, which serves as the center for many cultural initiatives promoted in the village.