Cimbergo
Cimbergo: a small municipality in Val Camonica
Cimbergo is a charming municipality located in Val Camonica, in the province of Brescia, Lombardy. The town has only 543 inhabitants and is crossed by the Provincial Roads of the province of Brescia which connects it with neighboring towns such as Paspardo and Ceto.
Physical geography
Territory
Cimbergo is located on the eastern slope of the valley, dominating the middle Val Camonica. The town is surrounded by mountains such as Pizzo Badile Camuno and the Monte Tredenus basin.
Hydrography
The municipality of Cimbergo is enclosed by two streams: the Re di Tredenus to the north and the Figna to the south. These two watercourses used to feed the mills of the town.
Orography
The town is situated on a limestone surface overlooking the Adamello group, which is typically granite. In front of the town are the Concarena and Monte Elto, which are part of the Orobic pre-alps.
Climate
The climate of Cimbergo falls into Zone F with an average annual rainfall of 3425 mm.
Origins of the name
The name Cimbergo may derive from the Celtic word "shima" which means "summit" and "berg" which means "height". Alternatively, the name may derive from "cimber," which means "cedar wood," with the addition of "berg" for "plateau."
History
Cimbergo has a very ancient history. The hundreds of rock carvings of Valcamonica present on its territory demonstrate that the area was already inhabited during the neolithic period. Mesolithic artifacts have also been found near Lake Arno.
The church of San Martino di Tours was founded in Cimbergo thanks to the donation of the Valle Camonica to the monks of Tours by Charlemagne. In the 16th century, the church was renamed Santa Maria. In 1158, the name of Cimbergo was recorded in the records of the episcopal table of Brescia.
During the great Camunian rebellion, the Martinengo family of Brescia was replaced by the Antonioli family of Grevo starting from 1288.
Cimbergo witnessed important historical events such as the capture and execution of some Camunian rebels in the 15th century.
Conclusions
In summary, Cimbergo is a small municipality with an ancient history, surrounded by mountains and crossed by two streams. The town has a cool climate and a name that may derive from the Celtic term "summit" or from cedar wood. Anyone who wants to visit a charming town rich in history could consider a trip to Cimbergo.
