Brezzo
Brezzo di Bedero: a small municipality in Lombardy
Hello friends! Today I will talk to you about Brezzo di Bedero, a municipality of 1218 inhabitants located in the province of Varese, in Lombardy. Its name in Varesotto dialect is ''Bresc de Beder''.
The history of Brezzo di Bedero
Brezzo di Bedero has an important history dating back to at least 1277, when it became the seat of a branch of the noble Sessa family, which at that time entered the Milanese patriciate.
The symbols of Brezzo di Bedero
The municipality of Brezzo di Bedero has a coat of arms and a gonfalon granted by decree of the President of the Republic in 1962. The gonfalon is green and white.
Monuments and places of interest
The main monument of Brezzo di Bedero is the Collegiate Church of San Vittore il Moro, also called "la Canonica". This Romanesque-style church dates back to at least 1100. Inside the church there was an important Ambrosian antiphonary, whose winter part is still preserved in the British Library in London.
The society of Brezzo di Bedero
The population of Brezzo di Bedero has grown over the years, from 386 inhabitants in 1751 to 683 inhabitants in 1961. Since 1928, the municipality has been part of the Valli del Verbano Mountain Community. During the fascist period it was annexed to Luino.
The administration of Brezzo di Bedero
The administration of Brezzo di Bedero is part of the Valli del Verbano Mountain Community. During the fascist period, the municipality was annexed to Luino.
Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed this brief summary of Brezzo di Bedero! If you ever have the opportunity to visit this small town in Lombardy, I recommend you see the Collegiate Church of San Vittore il Moro and discover the history of the noble Sessa family. See you next time!
