Plemo
A brief description of Plemo
Plemo is a small hamlet in the province of Brescia, located in the lower Val Camonica. This area has only 512 inhabitants and is located in the southeastern part of the municipality of Esine, bordering with Librinì and the other hamlet of Sacca (Esine).
A look at the history of Plemo
In 1600, a Latin inscription was discovered in Plemo called "DIS MANIBUS DRUSI CAESARIS GERM", dedicated to Druso Cesare, son of Gaio Giulio Cesare Claudiano Germanico, who died in 33 AD and is now preserved in the archaeological museum of Bergamo. Furthermore, the area had a strong presence of the Federici family, who built two fortresses in the area.
Points of interest in Plemo
One of the points of interest in Plemo is the Church of San Giovanni Battista, built in the 18th century and extended in the early 20th century. The Church of San Giovanni Battista also contains the Annunciation of Palma il Vecchio, an important artistic masterpiece. There is also Rocca Novella, built between the 13th and 14th centuries and demolished by Venetian authorities in 1455. Although in ruins, the perimeter walls on the northern side still remain today, along with a window on the first floor with stone seats. Rocca Alta is another fortress dating back to the 13th century and is located on the hills surrounding the area.
The nicknames of the inhabitants of Plemo
The inhabitants of Plemo have specific nicknames called scütüm. The most common one is "Tègne" or "Scarpatècc", which refer to the traditional shoes of the inhabitants of Plemo.
In summary, Plemo is a very interesting area to visit for its history, architecture, and local culture. Despite being a small hamlet, it has many things to offer visitors who want to discover the beauty of the lower Val Camonica.
