Cadoneghe
Cadoneghe: The Municipality in Veneto
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Cadoneghe, a Municipality located in the province of Padua, in the Veneto region, which boasts 15,875 inhabitants.
Physical Geography
Cadoneghe is located in the northern outskirts of Padua and is kissed by the Brenta River. It borders Vigonza to the northeast, Vigodarzere to the west, Campodarsego to the north, and Padua itself to the south, just 6 km away from the historic city center.
History
The village of Cadoneghe is mentioned in the constitution of Padua as early as 1235 with the name of Cadonice. The Municipality's coat of arms was granted in 1963 with the undulating blue band to represent the Brenta River, the three aligned stars to remember the fractions of Bagnoli, Bragni, and Mejaniga and a fourth star for the headquarter.
Monuments and Places of Interest
- The Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo: a beautiful church dedicated to Sant'Andrea, which contains a triptych from the second half of the 14th century painted by Catarino.
- Historic Villas: in Cadoneghe there are several Venetian villas of great cultural interest, including Villa Da Ponte, Villa Augusta, Villa Riello-Mocenigo, and Villa Ghedini.
- Radio Gamma 5: founded in Cadoneghe, it is a radio station that broadcasts in most of central-northern Veneto.
- Cadoneghe Cemetery: located just outside the village, towards Mejaniga, it contains some famous burials.
Society
- Demographic evolution: The Municipality currently has about 15,875 inhabitants.
Anthropical Geography
- Fractions: The Municipality includes, in addition to the homonymous center, the fractions of Castagnara, Bragni, Mezzavia, and Bagnoli.
Economy
- Industries: The territory of Cadoneghe has been the birthplace of various industrial activities, including the Oblach workshop (later Breda), the slaughterhouse and meat industry Grosoli, and the Parpas mechanical industry.
Culture
- Education: In Cadoneghe, there are several schools for the education of younger children. The elementary school of Bagnoli, in particular, was built after the end of World War II and dedicated to the Cadoneghese aviator Roberto Maretto.
I hope this summary has been helpful in getting to know the beautiful town of Cadoneghe better! If you go to visit it, don't forget to admire the Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo and the splendid Venetian villas.
