Cerveno
Welcome to Cerveno: a small gem in Val Camonica
Cerveno is a municipality of 654 inhabitants located in the stunning Val Camonica, in Lombardy. Known mainly for its natural beauty, the area is a perfect spot for outdoor activities and history lovers.
The natural beauty of Cerveno
Cerveno is situated at the foot of the Concarena, on the western side of the Valle Camonica. The area offers numerous opportunities to enjoy nature, such as hiking or cycling, and horseback riding. Moreover, there used to be an eyeglass marble mine here, which made the landscape even more fascinating.
The history of Cerveno
The history of Cerveno intertwines with that of Val Camonica. In the 14th century, the bishop of Brescia invested the tithe rights in the territories of Cerveno, Ono San Pietro, Esine, and Paisco Loveno Oprandino Codaferri da Cemmo. In the 15th century, the representative of the Cerveno community took the Ghibelline side during the peace of Breno, while his son was one of the signatories of the pact of union between Brescia and Venice.
Furthermore, the Cerveno vicinia proved to be very active in entrepreneurship and territorial organization, also managing a foundry oven. A testimony of this is the Founding Act of the Vicinia oven of Cerveno of 1429.
The local feudal lords of Cerveno
Some families obtained the bishop of Brescia's ownership of the Cerveno settlement, including the Codaferri and Federici.
The symbols of Cerveno
The coat of arms and the flag of Cerveno were granted by decree of the President of the Republic no. 2941 of September 20, 1977. The flag is a flag divided in white and red.
Monuments and places of interest in Cerveno
Among the religious architectures of Cerveno, you can admire the Church of San Martino Vescovo (13th century), remodeled in the 17th century with a massive altar piece by Beniamino Simoni, the Sanctuary of the Via Crucis of the cycle of the Sacred Mountains, and the Oratory of the Madonna del Carmine, adjacent to the parish church.
Moreover, the Cerveno vicinia extended over 21 km² and included not only cultivated lands but also pastures and rock, also managing a foundry oven.
Cerveno has many places of interest for nature lovers as well, such as the Concarena, perfect for hiking and horseback riding, and the abandoned eyeglass marble mine.
In conclusion, Cerveno is a small gem of Val Camonica that is definitely worth a visit to admire its natural beauty and discover its history and culture.
