Curtarolo
Welcome to Curtarolo
Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about Curtarolo, a small town in the province of Padua, located near the Brenta River and with a population of about 7100 inhabitants.
Geography
Curtarolo is a completely flat area and the climate is similar to that of the Po Valley: very hot in summer (with temperatures reaching 40 degrees) and cold and foggy in winter, with a lot of rain in autumn.
History
Curtarolo has a very ancient history, dating back to the times of the Veneti and Romans. Archaeological finds have been found that testify to the presence of these civilizations in the area. One of the most interesting finds is a canoe found along the Brenta River, in the Palazzina area.
In the early Middle Ages, Curtarolo was inhabited by the Lombards and after a major flood in 589, which shifted the course of the Brenta River, the city became an important passage on the river, with direct access to Padua. The name Curtarolo may have originated from Scurzarolo (which means shortcut), but there are also other theories that explain it.
The church of Santa Maria in Curtarolo is documented from 1077, but gradually was replaced by the church and monastery of Santa Giuliana, located in the Pieve area. This church was invested with the title of parish in 1500 and had jurisdiction over many churches and chapels in the area. After the time of Ezzelino III da Romano, the villages of Curtarolo were annexed to the County of Padua, district of Ponte dei Molini.
In the 13th century, vast territories in the "Non" area belonged to the Dalesmanni, a powerful Paduan family. The Bembo family, originally from Venice, settled in the area in the 15th century and built a first industrial activity, a mill along the Villabozza Piovego stream. The Agugiaro family took over the mill in 1825 and still manages one of the largest agro-industrial realities in the Paduan area.
Curtarolo shared modern history with the rest of the high Paduan territory and, like many other areas, suffered damage during the flood of 1966.
Conclusions
I hope you enjoyed this brief guide to the history of Curtarolo! If you decide to visit this beautiful area of the Po Valley, don't forget to take a walk along the Brenta River and visit the church of Santa Giuliana and the nearby monastery. Have fun!
