Castelcucco
Welcome to Castelcucco: a municipality among the Venetian hills
Castelcucco, known as Castelcùc in Venetian, is a municipality in the province of Treviso and part of the stunning Venetian region. With its 2,315 inhabitants and its enchanting territory between Asolo, Monfumo, and the slopes of Monte Grappa, Castelcucco is an ideal tourist destination for nature, history, and tranquility lovers.
Discovering Castelcucco's physical geography
The village of Castelcucco is located in a hilly area characterized by breathtaking landscapes. Both hiking and nature lovers, as well as those who simply want to enjoy the beauty of nature, will find their ideal place here. The surrounding territory will amaze you with its beautiful hills, valleys, woods, and rivers.
Discovering the origins of the name Castelcucco
It is interesting to know how the name Castelcucco was coined: in the Middle Ages, the locality was called "Castrocucco" (in 1200), "Castrocucho" (in 1314), "Castrumchuchum" (in 1339). The term Castelcucco seems to derive from the fusion of the words "castle" and "cucco", which is a pre-Latin term referring to a "round-topped" or "sharp-edged relief of land". The meaning of Castelcucco, therefore, could be translated as "castle on the top".
The history of Castelcucco: from its origins to the Lombard domination
Castelcucco has an ancient and fascinating history. Human presence dates back to the Paleolithic, as evidenced by the discovery of primitive tools in the Patt locality in 1958. This means that the Asolani hills territory was heavily frequented between 100,000 and 90,000 years ago. In the Neolithic, on the other hand, flint artifacts were discovered precisely in the Patt quarries. During the proto-Ligurian period (from 2500 BC to 1700 BC), the area was inhabited by Proto-Indo-European peoples. Later, the Euganeans and the Paleoveneti settled in this area, but there are no traces of them. The Roman period is poorly documented, but there is an inscription in the cemetery of the hermitage of Santa Giustina.
There are numerous objects and findings dating back to the Lombards, who dedicated themselves to recovering the Roman defensive system on the hills, and the toponym "Fara" seems to indicate the presence of one of their settlements.
Conclusions
We conclude this brief overview of the history and geography of Castelcucco, inviting you to visit this wonderful Venetian municipality. Its hilly territory, landscapes, and ancient history will make your visit an unforgettable experience. Come and discover Castelcucco and its enchantment!
