Capriana
Discovering Capriana: a hidden treasure in Val di Fiemme
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about a magical place located in Val di Fiemme: Capriana. This municipality in the province of Trento has only 588 inhabitants, but is rich in history and places of interest. Let's discover them together!
Monuments and places of interest
The church of San Bartolomeo is the main monument of Capriana. This parish church dates back to the 18th century and is characterized by its twin bell towers. Inside you can admire works of art of considerable value, such as the altar painting by Giovanni Battista Lampi.
Society
Demographic evolution
The municipality of Capriana has experienced a demographic decline over the years, going from about 1100 inhabitants in the 1950s to only 588 today. Despite this, the community of Capriana is very active and lives its culture and traditions with passion.
Culture
Museums
Capriana is also home to a very special museum: the "Meneghina" Mill Museum. This museum is dedicated to Maria Domenica Lazzeri, a servant of God born in Capriana in 1815. Maria Domenica had a very strong mystical experience, which led her to suffer the same sufferings as Jesus during his passion. The museum is located in the house where Meneghina lived and died.
Administration
Twinning
Did you know that Capriana is twinned with an almost homonymous municipality in Moldova? It is Caoriana, a small municipality famous for its monastery immersed in nature. The monastery is so famous that it has been depicted on the 1 Moldovan leu banknote.
Notes
If you are passionate about spirituality, I recommend discovering more about the figure of Meneghina and her difficult life. Her house-museum is a place of peace and meditation that deserves to be visited.
Conclusions
And so, dear friends, we have concluded our journey of discovery of Capriana. This small Trentino municipality is a hidden treasure worth discovering. If you are planning to visit the Val di Fiemme area, don't forget to stop in Capriana and admire its church, the Meneghina museum, and say hello to the twinned municipality of Caoriana. See you next time!
