Bondo
Bondo: a place of ancient and widespread origins
Bondo is a hamlet of Colzate, a municipality in the province of Bergamo, which derives its name from the pre-Latin word "Bond", which indicates a place with a presence of water. The village is located on the eastern slopes of Mount Cavlera, at about 800 meters above sea level.
History of Bondo
Bondo has very ancient origins and dates back to the centuries before Christ, when small groups of Celts settled in the area creating a small settlement. Later, Bondo was used as a base for slaves working in the mines of Riso during Roman times.
During the Middle Ages, Bondo became autonomous and became a municipality before becoming part of the Honio Confederation, together with other municipalities in the area. In 1263, the confederation was abolished and Bondo was included in the municipal boundaries of Gorno, located in the nearby Val del Riso.
Over the centuries, Bondo merged with other municipalities and was then included in the boundaries of Colzate, a municipality of which it is still part today. Over the years, between Bondo and the surrounding areas, a settlement developed near "Rezzo" which counts around forty inhabitants.
Church of San Bernardino
The Church of San Bernardino dates back to 1630 and became a parish in 1697, with the appointment of the first parish priest the following year. Bondo's patron saint is San Bernardino di Siena.
Population and territory
Bondo has about 200 inhabitants, most of whom reside outside the residential nucleus of the village. In the territory of Bondo, there are other hamlets, including Barbata, Rezzo, and Honio, where the meeting place of the Honio Confederation was located.
Conclusions
Bondo is a place with ancient origins and a very fascinating history. Despite its small size, the village has played an important role in events over the centuries and is part of a cultural and geographical context of great interest. Anyone who has the opportunity to visit it will appreciate its beauty and atmosphere.
