Ferrara di Monte Baldo
Ferrara di Monte Baldo: a municipality immersed in nature and history
If you are in search of a place immersed in both nature and history, Ferrara di Monte Baldo is the perfect destination for you. Located in the province of Verona, in the heart of the Veneto region, this municipality is home to only 253 inhabitants and is surrounded by the beautiful Monte Baldo.
The geographical location of Ferrara di Monte Baldo
Ferrara di Monte Baldo is situated in the Valle dell'Orsa at 856 meters above sea level. The territory of the municipality extends on the eastern slopes of Monte Baldo, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Adige Valley and the peaks of Baldo.
The climate of Ferrara di Monte Baldo is influenced by its altitude and the fact that it is located in a basin suspended between the valleys to the east and the Baldo peaks to the west and north. In Novezzina, a fraction of the municipality, there is a weather station managed in collaboration with the Veronese Astronomical Circle.
The origin of the name and the municipal coat of arms
The name of Ferrara probably derives from the iron deposits present in the valley that were exploited by the Romans. However, the toponym is mainly present on the plain, where mining activity is impossible, suggesting an etymology linked to water and man-made canalizations in humid or marshy environments.
The fractions of Ferrara, whose denominations are often preceded by the prefix "nove" which means "new fields", also refer to agriculture and deforestation of new lands.
The municipal coat of arms of Ferrara di Monte Baldo presents a shield with an anvil and a hammer inside, recalling the main activity of the town: the extraction and processing of iron.
The history of Ferrara di Monte Baldo
Ferrara di Monte Baldo has a long history dating back to the Middle Paleolithic, with evidence of human presence during the Mesolithic, Copper Age and Iron Age. Remains of Rhaetian castellieri also suggest human presence during the Bronze Age.
During prehistory, in particular, the Castelnoviano site of Fontana de La Teia was used as a lithic workshop. Despite the absence of artisanal structures of habitation, the numerous remains of processing waste suggest that the site was used for the working of local stone.
Conclusions
Ferrara di Monte Baldo is the perfect destination for those who love nature and history. With its stunning panoramic views and long history, this Venetian municipality is a place not to be missed.
