Felonica
Felonica, a small Italian municipality
Felonica, known as "Flonga" in Lower Mantuan and Ferrarese dialect, is a small Italian municipality located in the province of Mantua, Lombardy. Until February 28th, 2017, Felonica was an autonomous municipality with a population of 1336 inhabitants.
History of Felonica
The birth and development of the town of Felonica is thanks to the Benedictine monks, who settled there and founded the Abbey of Assumption of Mary. The first written record dates back to 944. The history of the abbey is linked to Countess Matilda of Canossa, who favored its patrimonial consolidation. During World War II, the abbey complex was hit by a bomb, destroying the monastic buildings, but the church and bell tower were spared and are still used for worship today.
Symbols of Felonica
The coat of arms of the municipality of Felonica is "red, with a silver eagle with lowered wings." According to a popular opinion, it would be a coot, but it is more likely to derive from the eagle of the Gonzaga family, also present in the coat of arms of other municipalities in the area.
Monuments and places of interest in Felonica
The Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Felonica, with Romanesque-Gothic architecture, is a place of great interest for visitors. The Waldensian Evangelical Church, built in 1905, is also a popular visit. Palazzo Cavriani, from the eighteenth century, was the seat of the municipality of Felonica. The "Camera del Lavoro," built between 1946 and 1947, is also a point of interest. The rural landscape is characterized by "corti," small enclosed courts, "loghini," shrines and chapels.
Society in Felonica
The population of Felonica is less than 1400 inhabitants and includes a Waldensian church community dating back to the early 20th century.
Culture of Felonica
The museums of Felonica include the Museum of the Second World War of the Po River and the Museum of Computer Evolution. The local cuisine offers typical dishes such as Tirot, a baked focaccia with onions, and Turtèl sguasaròt, a fresh stuffed pasta.
Administration of Felonica
Before the merger and incorporation into the municipality of Sermide, Felonica was part of the Union of the Six Oltrepò municipalities.
Conclusion
Felonica is a small municipality with a great history and cultural richness in the Mantua region. It offers visitors the architectural beauty of churches and rural courts, as well as delicious local cuisine and interesting museums. Felonica is a place to visit if you want to discover the beauty of Lombardy.
