Calvene
Hi, let me introduce you to Calvene!
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Calvene, a beautiful municipality in the province of Vicenza, in Veneto. With its 1309 inhabitants, Calvene is located at the foot of the Asiago Plateau and offers a hilly and mountainous territory, with rugged and wooded valleys, perfect for discovering the unspoiled nature of the area.
Physical geography
The territory of Calvene extends between the municipalities of Lugo to the east and Caltrano to the west. It ranges from the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni to the hills of Bregonze. With a surface area of 1154 hectares, the altitude ranges from a minimum of 165 meters above sea level to a maximum of 1518 meters above sea level. Some of the most beautiful panoramic points include Monte Cavalletto (1230 meters) and Cima Fonti (1518 meters). The climate is mild in the southern exposed area, where vines, maize and fodder are cultivated, and cooler and harsher in the mountainous area with trees such as beeches, hornbeams, chestnuts and firs.
Origins of the name
The meaning of the toponym Calvene is uncertain, but it is thought to derive from the Latin term "clavis," which means "key that leads towards the mountain." Alternatively, it could refer to an important family in Roman times residing in the area.
History
Ancient times
During excavations for the construction of the former Fascist Party headquarters, Roman coins from the Republican and Imperial age were found, along with other objects of historical and archaeological interest.
Middle Ages
The first certain news of Calvene dates back to 914, while in medieval documents it is mentioned with different spellings such as "Clavenis, Calvennis, Calvenum, Calvenna." In 1071, a certain Giusto, son of Martino, donated his properties located in Calvene to the Paduan convent of Santo Stefano. Furthermore, in 917, the area between the left bank of the Astico and the right bank of the Brenta, including the Asiago Plateau, was donated by Emperor Berengario del Friuli to Bishop Sibicone of Padua with the obligation to build castles and defensive works against the raids of the Hungarians.
Conclusions
Calvene is a municipality that offers a lot from a landscape and historical point of view. There is the unspoiled nature of the hills and mountains, but also the possibility of discovering the ancient roots of the area. So, what are you waiting for? Go visit Calvene and let yourself be conquered by its beauty!
