From 567 to 1325, the town was ruled by the native Alupas rulers.

From 929 the town was ruled by the bishops of Volterra.

The town was ruled by a județ and 12 pârgari.

After the war, the town was ruled by the English until 1475.

The town was ruled by Nayakar's 300 years ago.

The eagle derives from the fact that, at one time the town was ruled directly by the emperor of Germany.

The town was ruled by various lords during the Middle Ages.

A 1966 police report concluded that the town had been ruled by mafiosi for years.

The town was ruled by Magdeburg rights and had a coat of arms.

Since the 1800's, the town has been ruled by the Dragone Family.