Corno Giovine
Corno Giovine: Between History and Tradition
Corno Giovine, also known as "Corn Giun" or "l Corn" in the local Lodigiano dialect, is a small Italian municipality located in the province of Lodi, Lombardy, with a population of 1,141 inhabitants. The name of the town derives from the Latin word "cornu", which means "bend", referring to the course of the Po River.
A bit of history
Corno Giovine has ancient origins, and like other towns in the area, such as Cornovecchio and Santo Stefano Lodigiano, it was founded after the destruction of Villafranca due to frequent floods of the Po River. In the 12th century, it became the property of the Milanese church and later passed into the hands of noble Lombard families, including the Vismara family. In the 13th century, Corno Giovine was involved in the struggles between Milan and Cremona, suffering serious damage. Later, it became the property of the Visconti family and was eventually donated to Guglielmo Bevilacqua along with other lands. During the Napoleonic era, the municipality of Corno Giovine was merged with the municipalities of Corno Vecchio and Cascina Lardera, but later regained its autonomy.
Symbols and Monuments
The symbol of the town is the horn, which refers to the name of the town, and the bow represents youth, part of the name of the municipality. The banner is a two-colored flag, blue and white. Among the places of interest are the church of San Biagio, dating back to the sixteenth century, and the church of San Rocco, from the fifteenth century. You can also visit the old kiln and Palazzo Pedrazzini, renovated and currently owned by the municipality.
Society and Demography
Since 1869, the municipality has been united with Mezzano Passone, and today the inhabited center also includes the localities of Belgrado, Bianca Vidore, Buon Pensiero, Campagna, Campagnetta, Ca' Rossa, Castelletto, Colombarone, Cooperativa Vecchio Po, Fornaci, Inomata, Mezzano Nuovo, Mezzano Passone di Sotto, Mezzano Squadre, Mezzano Vecchio, Mulino di Sopra, Quartierone, San Rocco, Temesvar, and Verani. During recent years, the municipality has seen an increase in the foreign population, which constitutes 9.23% of the total population. Foreign residents mainly come from Morocco and Albania.
Local Economy
The economy of Corno Giovine is based mainly on agriculture, with family-owned companies that cultivate cereals and fodder and breed both beef and dairy cattle. Industry and craftsmanship are present in the textile and mechanical sectors, with medium and small-sized businesses that work mainly for public entities. However, not all of the city's workforce is employed locally; many workers move to cities such as Piacenza, Codogno, and Milan.
In summary, the municipality of Corno Giovine offers a peaceful and characteristic atmosphere of the Italian countryside, rich in history and tradition. With the Church of San Biagio and Palazzo Pedrazzini, the town also has a cultural heritage to discover.
