Carvico
Welcome to Carvico: history, symbols and monuments
Welcome to Carvico, a small municipality in the province of Bergamo in Lombardy, with its 4619 inhabitants and its thousand-year-old history. In this article, we will try to discover together the history, symbols and monuments that make Carvico a unique and charming place.
History
Carvico's history dates back to the Roman Empire, but the first stable settlements in the area have not yet been documented. The first document attesting to the existence of the village dates back to the year 1127. Subsequently, the town passed to the "Da Carvico-Calusco" family, who took possession of the territories of Carvico, as well as the neighboring "Calusco superiore" and "Calusco inferiore". These were years of fierce struggles to obtain supremacy over these lands, as evidenced by numerous written records.
The situation seems to stabilize only with the arrival of the Republic of Venice in 1428, but Carvico was subject to raids by Milanese armies, who plundered the town repeatedly. In 1797, the end of Venetian domination occurred, and the arrival of the Cisalpine Republic, but it did not last long, as in 1815 the Austrians took over and established the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom. After the annexation to the Kingdom of Italy in 1859, Carvico followed the events of the rest of the province.
Symbols
The municipal coat of arms of Carvico was granted by the President of the Republic in 1969. The depicted church is the Church of San Martino, while the mulberry tree and vine represent the main crops in the area.
Monuments and places of interest
One of the most renowned places in Carvico is the Medolago-Albani Palace, once owned by the same family and now the municipal seat. The palace is characterized by a Renaissance-style portico and an Italian-style garden. Other interesting places to visit include the Church of San Martino, which preserves 16th-century frescoes and the chapel dedicated to Saint Lucy; the observation tower for the defense of the Seriana Valley; the Ruspone Fountain, also known as "pila vecia", which is believed to date back to the Venetian domination period; the Rovetta Bridge, also known as the Guazza Bridge, which crosses the Serio river and dates back to Roman times.
Conclusions
Carvico is a municipality that has been able to preserve its traditions and its thousand-year-old history intact. Its monuments and places of interest are a heritage to be discovered slowly, among the narrow streets of the historic center and the breathtaking landscapes offered by the surrounding nature. If you have the opportunity to visit this splendid town in Lombardy, do not hesitate to do so: it will welcome you with its traditions and its timeless charm.
