Formigara
Formigara: a commune rich in history and natural beauty
Formigara, also known as Furmighèra in the local dialect, is an Italian commune located in the province of Cremona, in Lombardy. The town has approximately 1003 inhabitants and stands out for its rich history and numerous natural beauties present on its territory. In this article, we will discover some of the main attractions that are worth a visit.
History: the Marchesi di Formigara family
The town of Formigara has a long history dating back to the seventeenth century, when the Archetti family, a family of wealthy merchants, acquired the fief of Formigara. In 1743, Empress Maria Teresa of Austria bestowed the family the title of Marchesi di Formigara and Baroni del Sacro Romano Impero. The family also owned some properties in Brescia and Santa Giustina near Castenedolo. Among the members of the family, we can mention Cardinal Giovanni Andrea Archetti, an important religious figure and friend of Tsarina Catherine II of Russia.
In the church of the Santa Giustina complex, it is possible to admire a plaque that refers to the fief of Formigara: "MONUMENTUM JOAN ANTONI ARCHETTI C.A. CONSULIIS IMP. CAES. AUG. DYNASTAE FORMIGARIENSIUM".
In 1841, the commune expanded by incorporating the territory of Cornaleto, which became one of its hamlets.
Monuments and places of interest
Formigara boasts many architectural beauties, especially those of a religious nature. Among the main ones are the Church of Saints Nazario and Celso, located inside the town, and the Church of Saint Andrew the Apostle, which is located in the hamlet of Cornaleto. Both are characterized by classical religious architecture and host numerous works of art.
Society
The town has a stable population and its demographic evolution has always been constant over the years.
Regarding education, Formigara has a nursery school. For other educational services, it is possible to refer to the Pizzighettone-San Bassano comprehensive institute.
Among the events that attract tourists and visitors, we remember the "Canti della Merla", which take place on the last two days of January and the first of February on the church square, in which traditional songs of the "Merla Days" are performed, and the "Sagra", on the fourth Sunday of September, which offers the opportunity to visit markets, stalls and exhibitions.
Anthropogenic geography
Cornaleto is the only hamlet of Formigara, which was incorporated into the town in 1841. The hamlet is characterized by a rural imprint and preserves numerous testimonies of its history.
Infrastructure and transports
The territory of Formigara is crossed by two provincial roads: CR SP 13 that connects Pizzighettone to Montodine and CR SP 38 that connects Pizzighettone to Cappella Cantone.
There is also a bus service that connects the locality to the provincial capital, Cremona, and neighboring towns.
Administration
The administration of the municipality is entrusted to a mayor, a city council and a board.
Notes
Related voices
Among the main related voices of the town are the Adda River, the Adda Sud Park, the Adda Morta - Lanca della Rotta Nature Reserve, and the Gerundo Union.
Other projects
For more information on the beauties of Formigara, it is possible to consult the website of the municipality.
