Castagnaro
Castagnaro: a small town in the province of Verona
Castagnaro, also known as Castagnàr or Castagnàro in Venetian language, is an Italian municipality located in the province of Verona, in the Veneto region. With a population of approximately 3630 inhabitants, the town is only 52 kilometers away from Verona, at the southernmost point of the province, on the border with the province of Rovigo.
Physical geography
The name Castagnaro derives from the presence of chestnut trees, which were once very common in the town. However, today these plants have disappeared from sight, although some have been recently replanted in the school's garden as a reminder. The town also has a small hamlet called Menà Vallestrema, located to the west.
In addition, Castagnaro has a train station on the Verona-Rovigo secondary line, where all passenger trains in transit stop.
History
Castagnaro was the fiefdom of many Veronese families, including Dal Verme, Donato, Fracanzani, Rangoni, Sacrati, Trotti, Barbarigo, Fiocco, and Grechi.
The famous battle of Castagnaro took place in the area in 1387, during which Giovanni Ordelaffi and Ostasio II da Polenta, who were fighting for Verona, were defeated by Giovanni Acuto and Francesco Novello da Carrara, who were fighting for Padua.
Monuments and places of interest
Castagnaro boasts a vast range of monuments and places of interest, including:
Religious architecture
- Church of Castagnaro, completed on March 4th, 1844 and built on an 11th-century building;
- Chapel of Santa Anna in Menà, a work of Benedictine monks from Ferrara dating back to the 16th century;
- The Seven Chapels, seven votive Chapels built in as many different locations in the town. Among these, we remember those dedicated to San Biagio, Santa Liberata, Maria Ausiliatrice, San Nicola, and Sant'Antonio.
Civil architecture
- Rural courts;
- Villa Grechi;
- Il Casin;
- Rosta Bridge;
- Villa Bianchini.
Economy
The economy of Castagnaro is mainly agricultural.
Infrastructure and transport
The town is crossed by the Verona-Rovigo railway and is served by Castagnaro Station.
Administration
The municipality adheres to the initiative of the Pact of Mayors.
Notes
Related voices
- Rotta della Malopera;
- Valli Grandi Veronesi;
- Valerio Pilon.
Other projects
- No relevant project.
In general, Castagnaro is a very welcoming small town, ideal for those looking for a bit of peace and tranquility away from the chaos of the city. Its history, the beauty of its religious and civil buildings, and its strategic geographical location make it an interesting tourist destination for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the local culture and tradition.
