Civezzano
Discovering Civezzano, a precious treasure of Trentino to love
Civezzano, commonly called ''Zivezan'' by its inhabitants in Trentino dialect, is a municipality located in the autonomous province of Trento, in Trentino-Alto Adige. With its 4,092 inhabitants, Civezzano is a small but beautiful town that offers a lot to visitors in terms of scenic and historical beauties. In this article, we will discover Civezzano, exploring its physical geography, history, and landmarks and places of interest.
Physical geography
Civezzano is located in the Adige Valley, north of Trento. The municipality covers an area of 13.79 km² and is surrounded by the Dolomites and the Lessini Mountains. The terrain is mainly hilly, although some plain areas can be found, such as the industrial area of Magnago.
History
Civezzano has an ancient and interesting history. The territory of the ancient community of Civezzano was divided into three rural municipalities: Civezzano, Torchio, and Barbaniga, each comprising two or more villas. This subdivision is represented by the three columns of the coat of arms of the Municipality of Civezzano.
Symbols
The symbol of the Municipality of Civezzano is a coat of arms representing the division of the territory into three rural municipalities. The coat of arms is divided into three equal parts, each with a column.
Landmarks and places of interest
Civezzano is rich in monuments and historical sites that are worth a visit. Below we list them for those who want to visit the town:
Religious architecture
Civezzano is famous for its numerous ancient churches, including:
- The Church of Santa Maria Assunta, an ancient parish church of medieval origin. The current church dates back to the 16th century.
- The Church of San Valentino, located in the hamlet of Garzano.
- The Church of San Sabino, located in the hamlet of Seregnano.
- The Church of Saints Rocco and Wolfgang, located in the hamlet of Orzano.
- The Church of St. John the Baptist, located in the hamlet of Barbaniga.
- The Church of Saint Apollonia, located in the hamlet of Bosco.
- The Church of Saint Agnes, located in the hamlet of Sant' Agnese.
- The Church of St. Andrew, located in the hamlet of Magnago.
Military architecture
Civezzano is also famous for the fortified complex, which is the system of Austro-Hungarian fortifications located near the town. This military complex represents a very important historical site for the city, worth visiting.
Society
Demographic evolution
Civezzano has had a very interesting demographic evolution over the years. In 1951, the town had about 3,000 inhabitants, while in 1971 it reached the maximum of its population with 3,839 inhabitants. After this date, the population began to decline steadily. In the 2011 census, Civezzano had a population of 3,992 inhabitants, a decrease of about 1,000 people compared to 1971.
Culture
Schools
Civezzano has several schools, including the Private Technical School Ivo de Carneri. This school offers a wide variety of technology-focused courses of study.
Museums
Civezzano hosts the Argentario Eco-Museum, which promotes the territory of Mount Calisio (or Argentario), where important silver quarries were present in the medieval period. The museum offers the opportunity to visit the quarries, still partially visitable, and to learn about the history of silver extraction in the area.
Administration
Civezzano is an autonomous municipality that is part of the autonomous province of Trento. The municipal administration is composed of the mayor, the vice-mayor, and the city council.
Twinning
At the moment, Civezzano does not have twinning with other municipalities.
Notes
In conclusion, Civezzano offers a lot to visitors, both in terms of scenic beauty and culture. With its ancient churches, illustrious history, and military complex, Civezzano is an interesting place to visit. And if you like technology, the Private Technical School Ivo de Carneri is the right school for you. Come and discover Civezzano and its beauties.
