Cadrezzate
Cadrezzate: a dive into the history and beauty of Lake Monate
Hello friends, today I will take you on a discovery tour of Cadrezzate, a municipality in the province of Varese in Lombardy. Let's dive into the history and discover all its places of interest together.
History
Cadrezzate boasts an ancient history, as evidenced by the artifacts found in the area along Lake Monate, including pile-dwelling settlements and Bronze Age artifacts. The area was also occupied by the Celts and Romans.
But the most important news concerns the recent merger with the municipality of Osmate in 2019, which gave rise to the new municipality of Cadrezzate with Osmate.
Monuments and places of interest
The Church of Santa Margherita, the Chapel of Sant'Antonio, and the prehistoric pile-dwelling site of Sabbione are just some of Cadrezzate's architectural and cultural jewels.
The Church of Santa Margherita, with origins dating back to the thirteenth century, has recently been renovated while preserving some ancient features. The Chapel of Sant'Antonio, dedicated to St. Anthony Abbot, is a destination for pilgrimage and also celebrates the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua. The Sabbione, a prehistoric pile-dwelling site, has been included in UNESCO's prestigious World Heritage List.
We cannot forget the beauty of Lake Monate, which bathes the municipal territory of Cadrezzate and offers tourists an unmissable destination.
Education and culture
Cadrezzate cares about education and culture, in fact, there is a primary school, a nursery school, and a public library.
Events
Every year during the second half of July, the "Festa al Lago" (Festival at the Lake) is held, an event that celebrates the town and the conscripts of the current year. Young people with the traditional tricolor bandana around their necks present a wooden cart of their own making, a large quantity of good wine to offer, and many choirs. During the festival, the streets of the town are filled with funny writings and drawings.
Administration
Even the administration of Cadrezzate is well organized and attentive to the needs of citizens. Here is the list of Mayors of the old municipality of Cadrezzate until the merger with Osmate in 2019:
Infrastructure and transport
Cadrezzate is connected to Varese and Sesto Calende by bus lines.
In short, Cadrezzate offers visitors a real immersion in the beauty and history of the area, between monuments, events, and a natural environment that will leave you speechless. We look forward to welcoming you with open arms!
