Cerea
Cerea: A city in the heart of the Verona flatlands
Cerea is an Italian city with around 16,000 inhabitants, located in the province of Verona in Veneto. The city is known for the Valle Brusà Oasis, a protected area where the Tombola archeological site is located, included in the UNESCO Heritage List for Italy. In this article, we'll explore the physical geography of the territory, the climate, and the different theories on the origin of the city's name.
Physical geography
Territory
Cerea is located in the Verona flatlands, southeast of Verona. The city is surrounded by several other cities, including Mantova and Rovigo. The city has a small nature reserve called Oasi Valle Brusà, which can be reached in a few minutes from the city center. Additionally, it's crossed by the Menago river and has six hamlets: Aselogna, Asparetto, Cherubine, Palesella, Santa Teresa, and San Vito Martire.
Climate
Cerea's climate is continental, with hot summers and cold winters. Relative humidity is high throughout the year, especially during winter months, when fogs often occur.
Origin of the name
There's much uncertainty regarding the origin of the name of the city of Cerea. According to one of the most accredited theories, the name could derive from the Latin "cerrus" (oak) with the addition of the suffix "-etum." The oak tree, a deciduous oak with deeply lobed, oblong leaves and acorn fruits with characteristic cup-shaped coverings covered by scales, was widespread in the area. Another theory suggests that the city's name derives from the Latin title "Ager Cereris," which means "the field of Cerere," the Roman goddess of agriculture. Finally, a third theory maintains that the name derives from the ascension to power of the Della Scala family, which began its dominion in Cerea.
Conclusions
All in all, Cerea is a small city with an ancient history and many curiosities. The city is known for Tombola, an incredibly precious archeological site that's part of the UNESCO Heritage List. Additionally, Cerea is surrounded by stunning landscapes and has a typical climate of the Veneto flatlands. The city is also the perfect place to discover the charm and beauty of Veneto.
