Nadro
Welcome to Nadro: the fraction of Ceto immersed in Lombardian nature
Welcome to Nadro, a flourishing fraction of Ceto, a municipality in Val Camonica in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 655 inhabitants, Nadro is a lively and welcoming community that extends over a difference in altitude of about 300 meters, from a mountainous area to the east to a plain to the west near the Oglio river.
The natural territory of Nadro
The territory of Nadro borders the municipalities of Cimbergo, Capo di Ponte, and Ono San Pietro. Nadro is located about 75 km from Brescia and is well connected to the city thanks to the Tonale and della Mendola 42 state road. The historical center of the village develops along Via Piana, a north-south axis that begins from the ancient medieval nucleus formed by a tower-house.
The eastern Sector of Nadro, the forested area that is part of the Natural Reserve of Rock Engravings of Ceto, Cimbergo, and Paspardo, is characterized by chestnut, fir, and walnut trees. In the flat western area of the village, once used for cultivation but now urbanized, there are false acacia trees, an imported species that suffocates native plants.
The hydrographic importance of Nadro
Nadro is located on the right hydrographic side of the Figna stream, whose course marked the ancient border between the communities of Ceto and Nadro. The stream descends from the mountains of Cimbergo and joins the Oglio river at the end of its path. The Figna, very important in the past, was the subject of a long dispute between the community of Nadro and that of Cimbergo, which was resolved only with the intervention of the Serenissimo.
The Natural Reserve of Rock Engravings of Ceto, Cimbergo, and Paspardo
The Natural Reserve of Rock Engravings of Ceto, Cimbergo, and Paspardo is an area of great archaeological importance that embraces a vast area between the municipalities of Ceto, Cimbergo, and Paspardo. Nadro is an important point of access to the Reserve and hosts the Didactic Museum of the Reserve.
What to see in the Reserve
Among the most important attractions of the Reserve are the numerous rock engravings, graphic representations on rock made by man in past ages. Among these, we can mention the famous Camuni engravings, the ancient people of the area, and those depicting human and animal figures.
The Reserve also offers the possibility of trekking through a network of trails that lead to the most important archaeological sites, from the engravings of Ceto to the Niquanea complex. Moreover, the Reserve is alive thanks to the presence of a vast fauna that inhabits the area.
The Didactic Museum of the Reserve
The Didactic Museum of Nadro hosts a vast collection of archaeological artifacts recovered in the area of the Natural Reserve of Rock Engravings of Ceto, Cimbergo, and Paspardo. The museum also offers a didactic path for schools and visitors who want to deepen their knowledge of the history of the area.
Conclusions
Nadro is a place immersed in nature and of great archaeological importance. The village offers visitors the opportunity to admire the rock engravings present in the Natural Reserve of Ceto, Cimbergo, and Paspardo and to trek through paths offered by the park. Moreover, the Didactic Museum of the Reserve offers an all-round vision of the history of the area. Come and visit Nadro and immerse yourself in the nature and history of Val Camonica.
