Brugine
A little gem in Veneto: Brugine
Brugine is a municipality in the Veneto region, located in the province of Padua, Italy. It is a little-known gem rich in history, monuments, and places of interest. With its 7,156 inhabitants, the town is situated about 17 km south of Padua, on the road to Piove di Sacco, and is surrounded by five other municipalities.
Physical geography
Brugine stretches across a fertile area rich in fields, although it is touched only by the course of two small rivers, the Fiumicello and the Schilla. The municipality borders five other municipalities: Piove di Sacco, Legnaro, Sant'Angelo di Piove di Sacco, Bovolenta, and Polverara, all belonging to the province of Padua.
History
The communal coat of arms and the standard of Brugine date back to 1954: the standard is a white and blue parti-colored banner.
Monuments and places of interest
The church of Brugine is dedicated to the Holy Savior. A wide variety of churches can be found in the municipality, such as the Church of Campagnola, which dates back to the Lombard period, or the Church of SS. Peter and Paul, built in the years 1755-58. There are several monuments such as the Capitello della Madonna, the Chiesetta di via Porto Inferiore, the Capitello di inizio via Ospitale, and the Chiesetta di via Arzerini.
Villa Roberti - Bozzolato - Brugine also deserves a mention, built on the foundations of the castle of the Maccaruffo family, of which only the turret remains.
Society
The demographic evolution of the municipality of Brugine is constantly increasing every year.
Anthropological geography
Campagnola is the only recognized hamlet in the municipality of Brugine. There are also several localities such as Arzerini, Ardoneghe, Fiumicello, and Ospitale. The hamlets present within the localities include Cento, Buzzacarina, Conche, Porto, Rialto, Arzerini, and Ardoneghe.
Administration
The Brugine administration is based in the eponymous municipality in Via Roma, located in the center of the town.
In conclusion, Brugine is a small gem hidden in the province of Padua, rich in history and monuments. From the ancient Church of Campagnola to the modern Church of SS. Peter and Paul, the municipality offers a wide range of places of religious interest. It is interesting to note how some streets and monuments in the locality were built at the request and with the means of the inhabitants of the hamlet, demonstrating a strong community and a sense of belonging. The municipality continues to grow in demography and attracts visitors from all over the world in search of a true Italian experience.
