Arcene
The whole is surmounted by a gold chief, bearing the coat of arms of Bergamo, with a silver passant lion. In the right corner of the chief is placed a silver shield, with a red barn.
The banner of the Municipality is a rectangular flag of blue, with the emblem of the Municipality in the center.
Geographic overview
Arcene is located in the western plain of Lombardy, about 14 kilometers south of the city of Bergamo. The municipal territory is flat, with an altitude ranging from 190 to 210 meters above sea level. It borders Treviolo to the north, Curno to the east, Bagnatica to the south, and Bonate Sotto to the west. Crossed by the Serio River, the village is characterized by the presence of numerous green areas, including some nature reserves and parks.
The current life
Today, Arcene is a municipality of about 4,756 inhabitants, mainly engaged in agriculture, animal husbandry, and industry. There are many sources of income for the local community: there are numerous companies involved in the production of cereals, vegetables, fruit, wine, and honey, while silk production, a traditional activity in the Bergamo area, still represents an important resource. In the industrial sector, there are some companies involved in the assembly of electronic components, while the tertiary sector is represented by some public and private services.
Traditions and festivals
Arcene is a village that still preserves numerous traditions that have deep roots in the past. One of the oldest and most heartfelt is the fair of St. Anne, the patron saint of the village, which takes place every year between July and August. On this occasion, families set up stalls and artisan demonstrations in which they display their best products: there is no shortage of culinary specialties, such as casoncelli, cured meats, and traditional Bergamo sweets.
Another very popular festival is that of patron saint St. Martin, which is celebrated every November 11th. On this occasion, the streets of the village come alive with stalls and gastronomic stands offering typical dishes and local products. The tradition of the living nativity scene is also very popular, which takes place during the Christmas period and involves adults and children in a unique and exciting experience.
Places to visit
Arcene is an ideal place for a tourist visit to discover the beauties of Lombardy. Among the attractions to see, the Longhi-De Paoli Castle stands out, a fifteenth-century building with medieval layout and a lookout tower, cared for and restored over the years by various families of owners. Also very suggestive is the visit to the parish church of St. Anne, with its square-shaped bell tower and baroque interior.
Finally, an excursion to the nature reserve of the Freddo Valley represents an unforgettable experience for trekking and nature lovers: the reserve covers 70 hectares of woods, meadows, and watercourses, with a rich fauna and flora. An unmissable opportunity to admire unspoiled beauty up close.
Conclusions
Arcene is a corner of Lombardy rich in traditions and natural beauty, a place that still preserves its rural identity despite the evolution of times. An ideal destination for a visit to discover the history of the province of Bergamo, its traditions, and its people.
