Gerre de' Caprioli
Gerre de' Caprioli: a municipality on the border of the province of Cremona
Gerre de' Caprioli is an Italian municipality located on the border of the province of Cremona, in Lombardy. With its 1,305 inhabitants, the municipality is mainly composed of scattered groups of farmhouses protected by the large Po river through a series of master embankments. The toponym Gerre, very widespread in the Cremonese dialect along with the variant Gera, indicates a location where the river has deposited large quantities of gravel. The second part of the denomination instead derives from the presence of a noble family that in the past owned these lands.
The history of Gerre de' Caprioli
The municipality of Gerre de' Caprioli is located on the left of the Po river, a short distance from the capital. The area is located on a strip of land protected by the great river by a series of master embankments. The name Gerre derives from the fact that the Po river has deposited large quantities of gravel in this area. The second part of the denomination, Caprioli, derives from the presence of a noble family that in the past owned these lands. In the hamlet of Bosco ex Parmigiano, near the Po river, there is a square known as ex piarda Guidotti, where gravel was extracted from the river in the past. Today this building has been transformed into a research and documentation center, as well as a multipurpose hall.
Society in Gerre de' Caprioli
The municipality of Gerre de' Caprioli has 1,305 inhabitants and has had a decent demographic evolution in recent years. The population is mainly composed of family groups living in scattered farmhouses along the territory. The municipality promotes various cultural and artistic initiatives, such as the Concert Series "Suoni di mezza estate", active since August 2010, dedicated to ancient music projects in collaboration with local cultural associations.
Administration of the municipality
The administration of the municipality of Gerre de' Caprioli is responsible for the management of municipal affairs in the field of urban planning, environment, safety, social services, culture, and tourism. The elected officials of the administration are chosen by the local population and are responsible for planning the municipality activities in compliance with the laws and available budget.
Notes and sources
The information contained in this text comes from various sources, including the sixth volume of the series "Le città e i paesi" dedicated to the province of Cremona and the official website of the municipality of Gerre de' Caprioli. These sources provide detailed information on the history of the area and its current socio-economic situation.
Po and Morbasco Park
Gerre de' Caprioli is located near the Po and Morbasco Park, a vast natural area formed by the most fertile lands of the Po Valley. The park was created to protect the flora and fauna of this area and to promote sustainable development of the territory. In addition, the park offers many outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and boating along the Po river.
External links
For more information on the municipality of Gerre de' Caprioli, you can visit the official website of the municipality. Here you can find information on the history of the municipality, available services, and cultural and tourist activities in the area. In addition, you can contact the administration to request information on available services and municipality initiatives.
