Chies
Greetings from Chies d'Alpago
Hello everyone! Today I will talk about a beautiful municipality in Veneto: Chies d'Alpago. With its 1251 inhabitants, it is a scattered municipality with administrative headquarters in the village of Lamosano. Chies is part of the Alpago Mountain Union, a mountainous area that hosts breathtaking landscapes.
History
Chies d'Alpago is a territory of ancient origin, whose first traces date back to the Iron Age. At that time, the plain of the Alpago basin was a swamp, so the first villages were founded on the hills. During the Lombard period, the system of rules (entity), an administrative organization still present in Chies, was born.
During the communal period, the whole Alpago area was governed by Belluno. In 1404, like all of Belluno, the territory was conquered by the Serenissima and subsequently governed by the Kingdom of Italy. During World War II, Chies was directly annexed by Nazi Germany. Since the post-war period, the territory has been affected by emigration, which drastically decreased the population.
Monuments and places of interest
The parish church of Chies is dedicated to St. Joseph and was built in 1903. The original eighteenth-century church in turn replaced an older chapel. In 2009, a herd of 25 yak was imported from the East and released in the Chies area to counter the advance of the woods and prevent the formation of fires. The yak would also become a tourist attraction.
Heraldry
The emblem of Chies d'Alpago features the tower of the Bongaio Castle on the right and the sheep on the left, which represents the main pastoral activity of the municipality.
Geography
The territory of Chies is located along the Tesa valley, at the foot of Monte Teverone. The territory is predominantly mountainous and consists of plateaus, where the main villages of the municipality are located: Lamosano, Molini, Codenzano, San Martino d'Alpago, Irrighe, Funes, Carpinetto and Palughetto. The main rivers are the Tesa, Borsoia, Fermega, Funesia and Tessina.
Society
Since the post-war period, the municipality has undergone strong emigration, which has led to a reduction in population. However, the municipality offers an unspoiled natural environment and rich opportunities for those who want to escape the stress of the cities.
Demographic evolution
The demography of the municipality has been negatively influenced by strong emigration, which has led to a reduction in population.
Administration
The municipality of Chies d'Alpago is governed by a mayor and the municipal council. The administrative headquarters are in the village of Lamosano.
Notes
This mountainous municipality of Veneto hosts breathtaking landscapes and a rich history.
Related Voices
Chies d'Alpago is part of the Alpago Mountain Union and is located in the province of Belluno.
Other Projects
For more information on the municipality, visit the official website.
