Gorgo al Monticano
Gorgo al Monticano: a small Venetian town
Hi everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Gorgo al Monticano, a small municipality in the province of Treviso, in Veneto. With its 3,966 inhabitants, Gorgo is not a very large city, but it has an interesting history and offers essential services for its community.
History of Gorgo al Monticano
The history of Gorgo is very ancient and fascinating. The city has Roman roots, as evidenced by the artefacts preserved in the Eno Bellis Archaeological Civic Museum. Later, in the Middle Ages, Gorgo continued to revolve around the nearby Oderzo and was conquered several times by troops passing through the area. During the Venetian period, however, Gorgo became a holiday resort for Venetian nobles. Over time, Gorgo underwent many political and administrative transformations, but always maintained its identity and beauty.
Symbols of the municipality
Like every Italian city, Gorgo al Monticano has its coat of arms and its gonfalon. The coat of arms, granted in 1929, depicts a black horse on a golden background, surrounded by two dark red lions. The gonfalon, instead, is a simple white cloth.
Society of Gorgo al Monticano
The population of Gorgo al Monticano is constantly growing. According to the latest available data, the city has 523 foreign residents, or 12.6% of the population. The largest groups are Romanians (262), Indians (97), Albanians (44) and Senegalese (25).
Infrastructures and transports
Gorgo al Monticano is connected to the rest of Veneto via the Treviso-Portogruaro Railway. The city is served by the Gorgo al Monticano station, which offers convenient and frequent connections to Treviso, Venice and other nearby locations.
Administration and other information
The mayor of Gorgo al Monticano is Gianpaolo Vallardi of the Northern League. The municipality changed its name in 1886, from Gorgo to Gorgo al Monticano. To learn more about Gorgo al Monticano and its beauties, visit the municipality's website. Thank you for reading!
