Cassina Valsassina
Welcome to Cassina Valsassina
Hello everyone! Today I'll talk to you about Cassina Valsassina, a small town in the province of Lecco, Lombardy. With its 527 inhabitants, it extends along a north-south axis, with the town center located in the northernmost edge that creates a unique conurbation with Cremeno and Moggio.
A little geography
The municipal territory is characterized by the presence of the Mezzacca valley, where the namesake hamlet is located, the southernmost point of the municipality. The SP64, after crossing the town of Moggio, re-enters the municipal territory by following the eastern slope until reaching Culmine di San Pietro, the closing point of the valley.
The history of Cassina Valsassina
The municipality of Cassina Valsassina has an ancient history dating back to the medieval period when the territory was part of the fiefdom of the Della Torre. Subsequently, it became part of the Valsassina. During the Fascist period, it was annexed to Cremeno, while since 1948 it has been an autonomous municipal entity.
The symbols of Cassina Valsassina
The flag of the Municipality of Cassina Valsassina represents a blue cloth. The coat of arms, on the other hand, was granted by decree of the President of the Republic in 2005 and features a tower reminiscent of the medieval fortifications dating back to the domination of the Della Torre and Visconti.
Monuments and places of interest
In the municipal territory, one can admire the ruins of the Torriani tower. Additionally, the oratory of San Giovanni Evangelista, under the jurisdiction of the Church of San Giorgio Martire in Cremeno, dates back to 1898-1899. Inside the church, there are a series of frescoes by Luigi Tagliaferri, including those depicting the saints Ambrogio and Rocco and the apse vault with depictions of God the Father, the Assumption of Mary, and Saint George.
Demographic evolution
Although Cassina Valsassina is a small municipality, its population has grown over the years. In 1722, the municipality had 238 inhabitants, while in 1951, the population was 387 people.
The Mountain Community
Cassina Valsassina is part of the Mountain Community of Valsassina, Valvarrone, Val d'Esino, and Riviera.
I hope this brief description of Cassina Valsassina has been helpful in discovering more about this town in the province of Lecco. Thanks for reading my friendly summary!
