Botticino
A picturesque and welcoming village: Botticino
Welcome to Botticino, a municipality located in the province of Brescia, Lombardy. With its 10,638 inhabitants, Botticino can easily be considered a small paradise located at the foot of the Brescia prealps.
Physical geography of Botticino
Botticino is located northeast of Brescia and is surrounded by Monte Maddalena and numerous hills. Thanks to its location, Botticino can offer suggestive landscapes and breathtaking views.
Origins of the name Botticino
The name Botticino derives from the Brescia dialect ''Butisì''. The exact reason for choosing this name is still unclear, but there are some theories about it.
The history of Botticino
Botticino Mattina, one of the municipalities' fractions, has been famous for its precious marble stones since the 17th century. During the period of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Botticino was active in the irredentist movement and was repressed by the Austrian police after the Ten Days of Brescia in 1849.
In the 20th century, Botticino was a protagonist in the commercialization of marble, thanks to the work of Giuseppe Zanardelli who commissioned marble exclusively from Botticino for the construction of Vittoriale degli Italiani. Today, Botticino focuses on preserving artistic and cultural heritage through its important Italian restoration university.
Symbols of Botticino
The flag of Botticino is composed of a white and blue divided fabric.
Monuments and places of interest in Botticino
The ''Centro Lucia'' theater is one of Botticino's most famous monuments. Designed by architect Sergio Pascolo, this multifunctional theater was built with a square plan and a prismatic external volume that evokes the civic tower of the past.
The theater is divided into three floors, and among its halls is the main one, equipped with a telescopic tribune and surrounded by galleries on three sides on three levels. The smaller hall is located in the basement and is reserved for services for the public and artists.
Conclusions
Botticino is a place where visitors can enjoy the beauty of nature and the right mix of culture and history. Thanks to its convenient geographical location and its welcoming community, Botticino is definitely a place worth staying for a while.
