Santa Croce Bigolina
Discovering Santa Croce Bigolina
Hello everyone! Today I will talk about a small village in the municipality of Cittadella (Padua) called Santa Croce Bigolina. It is located northwest of the municipal territory and extends east of the Brenta river.
The small village is about 5 km from the central nucleus of the municipality, reachable through the Provincial Road 24. Despite its small size, Santa Croce Bigolina has a privileged position, being located in the heart of the Po Valley and on the border between high and low plain.
The history of the village
The origin of the name of the village is unknown, but we know that the parish church is dedicated to Santa Croce. The presence of this religious building testifies to the importance that the village has had for the local community over the centuries.
The geographical position
The area on which Santa Croce Bigolina stands is extremely flat, thanks to the geographical position on the course of the Brenta river. This has led to the widening of the riverbed, which until the 1960s-70s was navigable, following gravel extraction works. Today it flows west of the village center, but its presence is still very important for the local ecosystem.
The neighboring areas
Santa Croce Bigolina borders several villages and municipalities in the Paduan territory. To the north and northwest we find the village of Tezze sul Brenta, while to the northeast and east extends the village of Laghi, always of the municipality of Cittadella. To the southeast we find the center of the municipality of Cittadella, while to the south extends Fontaniva. Finally, to the west and southwest we find the village of Camazzole, of the municipality of Carmignano di Brenta.
Conclusions
Santa Croce Bigolina is a small but fascinating village in the municipality of Cittadella. Its geographical position and proximity to the Brenta river make it a particularly suggestive place and rich in history. If you are exploring the Paduan territory, don't miss the opportunity to visit the village of Santa Croce Bigolina and let yourself be enchanted by its natural beauty and ancient traditions.
