Castelgomberto
Welcome to Castelgomberto, the Veneto municipality with a thousand historical secrets
Castelgomberto, an Italian municipality in the province of Vicenza, in Veneto, is a small jewel of history. Adapting to the various historical changes, this small town has managed to preserve many traces of the past, from the Bronze Age to the Roman era and the Middle Ages.
The origin of the name
The origin of the name is not certain, but it is believed that the municipality takes its name from a lord of the castle named Gumberto.
History
Prehistory
In the Castelgomberto area, archaeological excavation dating back to the 24th century BC has shown a strong human presence, especially in this hilly area where minerals used for multiple industries were found. In the Iron Age, the area was colonized by the Veneti. A particular area where significant remains have been discovered is Monte Castello and the Colle di Santo Stefano.
Roman era
In the last decade of the last century, modest traces of the Roman era were discovered in the countryside. With the advent of the poignant era, this city had become an important communication route through the Agno Valley with the Priabona passage to the north and with the Bocca to the east.
The Middle Ages
In the Middle Ages, in the locality of Chiuse, there was a castle where a village was born that formed a village of its own but then absorbed into the only village of Castelgomberto. The castle, whose center was located on the hill called Monte Castello, was of great strategic importance because it controlled the narrowest point of the Agno Valley.
Conclusions
Castelgomberto is one of the historical treasures of the province of Vicenza. The past history of this municipality offers elements for the understanding of Venetian and northern Italian history. With attention to its historical roots, the municipality is trying to enhance these traces to awaken the interest of tourists from all over the world.
