Cremeno
Welcome to Cremeno, a small Italian municipality located in the province of Lecco, Lombardy. With its 1636 inhabitants, Cremeno is a place rich in history, culture, and tradition. In this article, we will explore its history, symbols, monuments, and the most interesting places to visit, as well as its demographic evolution and its belonging to the Mountain Community of Valsassina.
History
Despite the lack of concrete evidence, it is believed that Cremeno has a long history dating back to the Roman Civilization, as its territory was crossed by the "via Spluga," a Roman road that connected Milan with the Spluga Pass. During the Duchy of Milan, Cremeno was the capital of the so-called "Council Squad." Since the 70s, the village has changed its rural vocation becoming a seaside resort.
Symbols
Cremeno's Municipal Coat of Arms was granted by the President of the Italian Republic in 1982. The coat of arms recalls the mountains, the surrounding forests, and wild fauna. The tower represents the historic Della Torre family, who ruled Cremeno and Valsassina after the Archdiocese of Milan.
Monuments and places of interest
What are the most interesting places to visit in Cremeno? Definitely, the Church of San Giorgio Martire, the Church of San Rocco, the Via Crucis, and the Ponte della Vittoria. The Church of San Rocco dates back to the 16th century and is famous for the San Rocca painting by Stefano da Pianello in 1523 and the painting of the "Madonna col Bambino tra i Santi Sebastiano e Rocco."
Mountain Community
Cremeno is part of the Valsassina Mountain Community, a mountainous area between Lecco and Como, rich in woods, lakes, streams, and enchanting landscapes.
Demographic evolution
Cremeno's demographic evolution has been quite fluctuating. In 1722, it had 557 inhabitants, in 1803 it had become 621. In 1853, the number of inhabitants reached 699, while in 1901 it decreased to 671. After the annexations of Cassina Valsassina and Moggio in 1931, Cremeno's population grew to reach 1457 inhabitants. In 1951, however, the number of inhabitants decreased to 655.
I hope this brief article has been useful in discovering more about Cremeno. I invite you to visit it and discover all its beauty.
