Castelnuovo Bozzente
Castelnuovo Bozzente: discover it with us!
Castelnuovo Bozzente is a municipality in the province of Como, in Lombardy, with a population of about 904 inhabitants. In this text, we will guide you on a journey to discover this municipality, from its geographical characteristics to its history, from monuments to places of interest.
Physical geography
The territory of Castelnuovo Bozzente is crossed by numerous watercourses, including the Fosso Gradaluso, the Torrente Bozzente (which rises near the Swiss border), and minor tributaries connected to the Olona. The area is characterized by a plateau, with an area excavated by small north-south oriented valleys.
History
The Statutes of the waters and roads of the county of Milan, dated 1346, refer to Castelnuovo Bozzente as one of the villages that deal with the maintenance of the road from Bola in the parish of Appiano. During the State of Milan, the municipality has undergone many infidelities, first by the Del Rio Noriega family in 1650, then by characters such as the Imbonati and the counts Litta. In 1807 Castelnuovo was included in the municipality of Binago, but the aggregation was abolished with the Restoration. In 1863 the municipality adopted the name Castelnuovo Bazente, later changed to Castelnuovo Bozzente in 1910. In 1928 the municipality was merged with Beregazzo con Figliaro, forming a new municipality called Mirabello Comasco. Only in 1948 did Castelnuovo Bozzente regain its municipal autonomy.
Symbols
The coat of arms of the municipality and the gonfalon were granted by decree of the President of the Republic on December 22, 1954. The gonfalon is a cloth in white and red.
Monuments and places of interest
The Church of San Martino Vescovo is one of the most important places of worship in Castelnuovo Bozzente and has undergone numerous interventions between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The church was the seat of a parish of the Appiano pieve already in the sixteenth century. In the area, there are several farms, cottages, and roccoli, which are part of the rural building heritage of the Pineta di Appiano Gentile and Tradate Park.
In conclusion, Castelnuovo Bozzente is a small municipality in the province of Como that offers a very interesting history and cultural heritage. If you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing place to visit, this municipality could be ideal for you!
