Algua
Introduction
Hello friends, today I want to talk to you about Algua, an Italian commune located in the province of Bergamo in Lombardy. With its 654 inhabitants, Algua is a small but fascinating village worth knowing. In this summary of the text, I will tell you about its history, its fractions, its symbol, and more.
History
The name Algua seems to come from the word "water" because of the numerous springs and streams in the area. However, another hypothesis suggests that the name comes from "al guado," referring to a ford over the Serina stream. The origins of the village date back to the Roman period when the Serina valley was under the municipality of Bergamo. In the Middle Ages, the inhabitants of nearby villages had frequent clashes due to campanilistic issues. In 1888, a landslide hit Truchel, causing death and destruction, but also the formation of the Algua pond.
Fractions
The municipality of Algua has four fractions: Pagliaro, Sambusita, Rigosa, and Frerola. The main town of Algua has a town hall and few houses. However, since 1948, due to the reconstitution of the municipality of Costa Serina, Algua is divided into two distinct parts.
Symbols
The municipality has its own coat of arms and banner. The coat of arms consists of the uppercase letter A in gold, the water jet that represents the numerous natural springs, and the four five-pointed stars in gold representing the fractions of the municipality. At the bottom, there are symbols that evoke the legend of the sanctuary of the Madonna di Perello, located where there was a dry beech trunk from which an olive branch sprouted.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Algua is a small Italian commune with an interesting history and a symbol that evokes its land rich in water and nature. With its fractions, Algua offers visitors the opportunity to discover life in contact with nature and the simplicity of living. If you have the opportunity to visit this area, Algua is definitely worth seeing.
