Amblar
Amblar: A historical hamlet in Trentino
Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about Amblar, a hamlet of the municipality of Amblar-Don, in the autonomous province of Trento, with a very interesting history!
History
The origin of Amblar is uncertain, but it is known that this place played an important role in the historical events of the 12th century, when it came under pressure from the counts of Tyrol on the episcopal Anaunia. In 1302, with the reconciliation between the bishops and the counts, Amblar was ceded to the latter, belonging to the jurisdiction of Castelfondo. In 1363, with the extinction of the line of descent of Mainardo II, Count of Tyrol, Castelfondo fell under the control of the Habsburgs, emperors of Austria, who maintained the link with Amblar until 1918, the year of the transfer of Trentino to Italy.
An important historical symbol of the valley is the Vall'Avena gate, a building in Romanesque architecture that marked the border between Amblar and other towns.
Monuments and places of interest
The Church of San Vigilio is the main religious building of Amblar-Don, where the hamlet of Amblar is located. It is the parish church of the area.
Society
The 2001 census showed that 42 inhabitants of the then municipality declared themselves "Ladin". In 2015, the resident foreign population was 17 people.
Administration
In 1928, the municipality of Amblar was abolished and its territory was merged with the municipality of Romeno. In 1952, the municipality was reconstituted with a population of 267 people. In 2016, it was merged with the municipality of Don to form the new municipality of Amblar-Don.
Conclusions
I hope that this brief historical overview of Amblar has been useful for you to better understand this small hamlet of Trentino. Do not hesitate to visit the Church of San Vigilio and the Vall'Avena gate if you pass through these areas. Until next time!
