Cimadolmo
Cimadolmo: a curious named Venetian municipality
Cimadolmo is a municipality in the province of Treviso, in Veneto, with a population of about 3,368 inhabitants. The name of the town dates back to a time when elms, a species of tree, were introduced in the area by the monks of the Abbey of Nonantola to improve reclamation.
Brief history of Cimadolmo
The settlement in this area dates back to the Roman era, with the construction of a military outpost in Stabiuzzo along the Postumia Road. Cimadolmo then became an important trade center in the region, but the continuous flooding of the Piave River led to its decline. During the Renaissance, the Church of San Silvestro Papa in Cimadolmo was destroyed several times. Only in 1884-86 was a dam built to protect the town from floods and promote stable development.
During World War I, Cimadolmo was the site of bitter fighting because of its proximity to the Piave front.
Symbols and coat of arms of the municipality
The municipality of Cimadolmo has a coat of arms with the image of an olive tree, a river, and an island, which symbolize the surrounding environment and the geographical position of the town in the Papadopoli Gravels area. The flag is white and blue.
Cimadolmo's society
The population of Cimadolmo has undergone demographic changes with a steady increase in recent decades. As of December 31, 2017, foreign residents in the municipality represented 15.6% of the population, with the largest groups being Romanians, Albanians, Indians, and Moroccans.
Agriculture in Cimadolmo: IGP white asparagus
The territory of Cimadolmo is predominantly cultivated with vineyards, but the most prized cultivation in the area is that of Cimadolmo's IGP white asparagus, a typical product with protected geographical indication recognized at European level.
The administration of Cimadolmo
The municipality of Cimadolmo is administered by a civic list, currently led by Mayor Egidio Cadamuro, in office since 2004.
Conclusions
Cimadolmo is a small central municipality in Veneto, with a complex history but a flourishing agriculture. Among the main attractions of the municipality, we find Cimadolmo's IGP white asparagus and the splendid green areas, such as the Papadopoli Gravels.
