Fiesso Umbertiano
Hello from Fiesso Umbertiano!
Hello everyone! Today I'm going to talk to you about Fiesso Umbertiano, a beautiful Venetian town located about 25 kilometers southwest of Rovigo and 18 kilometers from Ferrara. Life here flows peacefully in the Venetian countryside, among rice fields, cultivated fields, and watercourses. Let me introduce you to the peculiarities of this small town.
Physical geography
Fiesso Umbertiano borders Pincara and Castelguglielmo to the north, Occhiobello to the south, Stienta to the west, and Canaro and Frassinelle Polesine to the east. The municipal territory is bordered by the Pestrina and Barzaga, two watercourses that run along the current Tartaro-Canalbianco.
Origins of the name
The name Fiesso Umbertiano derives from the Latin adjective "flexus", which means bend in a river. In fact, the municipal territory was bordered, in Roman times, by the passage of various secondary watercourses of the Po river. The territory was then affected by the confluence of two important Roman roads, the Via Emilia Altinate and the road that connected Adria with the Alto Polesine. The appellation "Umbertiano" was added in honor of the then Prince Umberto I.
History
The history of Fiesso Umbertiano is long and full of events. The first inhabited nucleus of the village was the locality of "San Donato di Pedrurio", home to an ancient parish first mentioned in 932. Following frequent floods of the Po and Adige rivers, the area of "Valmana" on the "Tessarolo" drain, reclaimed in the mid-thirteenth century, became the site of a new church, dedicated to Pope Sylvester I.
The town was divided on August 7, 1484, following the peace of Bagnolo di Po with the end of the War of Ferrara (1482-1484) between the Signoria of Ferrara and the Republic of Venice, the border was placed by the Venetian winners on the "Poazzo" draining channel, while Ferrara retained control of San Donato, the Sabato dike, and part of the Ospitaletto fraction.
What to see in Fiesso Umbertiano
Fiesso Umbertiano is a municipality that hides some hidden gems to be discovered. During a walk in the village, for example, you can admire the church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which preserves many precious works of art, including an engraving by Francesco Mantovano from 1534.
Another interesting attraction is the Tower of the Butchers, a bell tower from the fifteenth century with an original shape. The tower is located at the top of the sober facade of the church and represents one of the symbols of Fiesso Umbertiano.
Events
Fiesso Umbertiano is a municipality that offers many events, especially during the summer. For example, every year, the Sagra della Sardella takes place, a festival that celebrates the typical dish made from salted sardines eaten with polenta. During the festival, stands with local culinary specialties and musical performances are set up.
What to eat in Fiesso Umbertiano
Speaking of food, in Fiesso Umbertiano you can savor many dishes of the local tradition, such as the already mentioned sardella in tecia, rosta, or pumpkin risotto. If you are a fan of land products, you cannot miss the opportunity to taste the Piemontese cattle from the area, accompanied by the typical dish of ciccioli.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Fiesso Umbertiano is a municipality that offers many opportunities, both for nature lovers and for those looking for events and good food. Don't miss its hidden gems, such as the Tower of the Butchers and the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. If you are in the area, be sure to stop by Fiesso Umbertiano, the town with an ancient charm.
