Brez
Brez, the story of the former Trentino municipality
Brez was a municipality of 738 inhabitants in the autonomous province of Trento in Trentino-Alto Adige. In 2020, it merged with the municipalities of Cagnò, Cloz, Revò, and Romallo to become a fraction of Novella. With its coat of arms and banner granted in 1951, Brez is a municipality that has an important history and several places of interest.
The coat of arms of Brez
The coat of arms of Brez was granted in 1951 by decree of the President of the Republic, and the banner of the municipality consists of a yellow flag flanked by blue.
Churches of Brez
The church of Maria Ausiliatrice, built between 1965 and 1966 according to the design of Dario Segna, is a remarkable post-conciliar work and houses a 17th-century crucifix from the nearby parish church of San Floriano. In addition, the bronze altar frontispiece and bronze Stations of the Cross are by the Bolzano sculptor Agide Finardi. The ancient parish church of the Saints Fabiano and Sebastiano, on the other hand, was built in the 12th century on the ruins of a pre-existing place of worship and houses the choir in the counter-façade.
Demographics and language
In the 2001 census, 149 inhabitants of Brez declared themselves as "Ladins". After the administrative changes of 2020, Brez became a fraction of Novella, formed by the districts of Brez and Rivo.
Administration and bibliography
There are no specific notes on the administration of Brez, and there are no direct external links available regarding the municipality. However, the complete bibliography on the Trentino-Alto Adige territory is available for anyone interested.
In general, Brez is a place with ancient origins, with a prominent historical and cultural heritage. Its appearance has changed after the merger with nearby municipalities, but its monuments and places of interest remain a fascinating destination for those who want to discover the history of the autonomous province of Trento.
