Cavacurta
Welcome to Cavacurta, a hamlet of Castelgerundo!
Cavacurta is a small hamlet in the municipality of Castelgerundo, located 29 km from the provincial capital of Lodi. Its history is ancient and dates back to the year 997, when it was mentioned for the first time in historical documents.
A history rich in illustrious owners
Cavacurta first belonged to the Archbishop Aribert of Intimiano and later to the church of Milan. It then passed into the hands of important Lombard families until it became a property of the Castiglioni family of Florence, who held it until the end of feudal rights. Even the Order of the Servants of Mary had a hermitage in Cavacurta.
During the Napoleonic period (1809-1816) the municipality of Cavacurta was merged with Camairago, which then became autonomous again with the establishment of the Lombardo-Veneto Kingdom.
What to see in Cavacurta
Cavacurta has numerous monuments and places of interest, including two religious buildings: the parish church of San Bartolomeo, rebuilt in 1600, and the former Servants of Mary convent, which houses the Agricultural Museum of Field Work: Bonum Comedere.
Among the historic villas to visit there are Villa Inzaghi and Villa Medri, both privately owned.
Demographics of Cavacurta
According to the 2008 census, foreigners residing in Cavacurta represented 9.8% of the total population. The most represented nationalities were India and Morocco.
The economy of Cavacurta
Cavacurta's economy is based on agriculture, with the cultivation of maize and the breeding of cattle and pigs. There are numerous farms, but the work is now automated. Industry is poorly developed, while artisanal and construction activities are present.
Anthropogenic geography
The territory of Cavacurta includes numerous farms and villages including Cascina a corte Barona, Casella, Castellina, Colombarone, De' Preti, Faruffina, Indumiera, Portina and Reghinera.
Conclusions
Cavacurta is a small hamlet rich in history and agricultural traditions. Visitors to this locality cannot help but be fascinated by the places of interest and the calm that reigns in the surrounding rural areas. Its inhabitants are very welcoming and craft activities provide the backdrop to a quiet life, far from the frenzy of the cities. Come and visit us!
