Brumano
Welcome to Brumano: a small community in Bergamo
Hello everyone! Today I'll tell you about Brumano, a small municipality in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy. With only 124 inhabitants, Brumano is one of the smallest municipalities in the province and is located in the Imagna Valley, about 30 kilometers northwest of Bergamo.
History
The history of Brumano dates back to the Roman Empire: in fact, the name is derived from the Latin "Bruma," which means cold, referring to the low sun exposure of the place. Over the centuries, the municipality has maintained the characteristics of a small mountain village, with a limited number of inhabitants dedicated to pastoral activities, breeding, cultivation of the forest, and the transformation of wood into charcoal.
There is little historical information about Brumano, but it is known that during the Middle Ages, the municipality served as a refuge for people fleeing from the conflicts between Guelphs and Ghibellines in neighboring villages. In addition, Brumano was part of the General Community of Lecco, a small state of medieval times, until its suppression after the conquest by Austria.
During the period of the Republic of Venice and the Duchy of Milan, Brumano was located precisely on the border between the two states, as still evidenced today by a milestone dated 1791 placed near the "passage pass." In 1816, during the administrative restructuring of the Lombard-Venetian Kingdom, Brumano passed under the Province of Bergamo.
Things to see
Despite its small size, Brumano has some beauties to offer to visitors. One of the main attractions is the Church of San Rocco, dating back to the 16th century, with a beautiful Renaissance portal and a Baroque interior. The church was consecrated in 1583 and restored in 1985.
Another place not to be missed is the Romanesque bridge, dating back to the period between the 11th and 12th centuries, which crosses the Imagna River. Its structure has been modified over time, but it still retains original parts from the Roman era.
Finally, Brumano also offers the opportunity to take beautiful walks in the surrounding nature, enjoying the characteristic mountain panorama of the Imagna Valley.
Traditions and gastronomy
Brumano has a strong tradition linked to breeding: here, precious cheeses and cold cuts are produced, such as toma, goat cheese, and smoked bacon. The cultivation of the forest also allows the production of precious charcoal, still used for cooking local delicacies.
The gastronomic delights of Brumano are many and varied: the taragna polenta, a polenta made with buckwheat and cornmeal, is a typical dish of the area. Homemade tagliatelle with porcini mushroom sauce is another specialty of the territory. Finally, we cannot fail to mention the Brumano Panettone, a traditional Christmas cake that differs from the classic Milanese panettone precisely because of the use of local ingredients.
Conclusions
In conclusion, if you are looking for a quiet place immersed in nature, Brumano is the ideal place. Its charm is all in the simplicity of its natural beauties and its people, representing the essence of small Italian mountain villages. Come and visit Brumano and be enchanted by the beauty and hospitality of this charming municipality in Bergamo.
