Capodimonte
Welcome to Capodimonte!
Hello everyone! Today we'll talk about Capodimonte, a small inhabited town in the municipality of Castenedolo, in the province of Brescia, where only 759 inhabitants live.
History of Capodimonte
The history of Capodimonte dates back to the 12th century. Roman era inscriptions have been found in this area, which demonstrates that this territory was frequented since ancient times.
Capodimonte developed thanks to the local noble family of the Longhena, who built Villa Romei Longhena Provaglio in 1641. In 1770, works of renewal in neoclassical style were carried out, with decorations attributed to Cristoforo Negri.
Among the religious buildings, there's the church of San Luigi Gonzaga, which dates back to 1679, and the church of San Giovanni Bosco, erected in 1939.
Furthermore, the importance of Cà del Torcol (House of the Wine Press) must be underlined, where the first municipal statutes that regulated the life of the then nascent village are said to have been drafted.
On June 13, 1866, during the Third War of Independence, Capodimonte was the headquarters of the 2nd Division of General Giuseppe Salvatore Pianell, who distinguished himself a few days later in the Battle of Custozza (1866).
Between May 24 and 26, 1920, the town was at the center of a conflict between striking socialist peasants and military troops, which resulted in two workers being killed and one wounded.
What to see in Capodimonte
In Capodimonte, the most famous monument is Villa Romei Longhena Provaglio, first mentioned in 1641. This villa is an example of neoclassical architecture from the eighteenth century. The interior of the villa was decorated by Cristoforo Negri, a famous Italian painter.
In conclusion
Our tour of Capodimonte has come to an end. Even though it's a small town, it has a great history and architectural beauties that deserve to be visited. Thank you for following us, see you next time!
