Fontanarossa
Discovering Fontanarossa, a mountain village in Liguria
Fontanarossa is a small hamlet in the municipality of Gorreto, located in the Trebbia Valley at an altitude of 938 meters above sea level. The village has only 54 inhabitants, but it is important for its history and the beauty of the surrounding territory.
History
Fontanarossa was a fiefdom of the Ghibelline family of Malaspina from 1197 until it passed to the Visconti of Milan in 1361. Later, the hamlet was owned by the Genoese families Pallavicini and Doria. During the French domination of Napoleon Bonaparte, Fontanarossa became a territorial and civil borderland with the villages of Orezzoli and Pregola.
After various changes of ownership, in 1815 Fontanarossa became part of the Kingdom of Sardinia and subsequently in 1923 it definitively passed to the province of Genoa.
During World War II, Fontanarossa suffered from ferocious round-ups by German soldiers to capture Jewish refugees and Allied soldiers.
The symbol of the village is the white Narcissus flower, very common in the meadows of Mount Cavalla, on which Fontanarossa is also located.
Monuments and places of interest
The hamlet does not have many churches, but those present are very picturesque. The Church of Santo Stefano, known as "the Saracen," was built during the medieval period during the fiefdom of the Malaspina family. The Church of the Addolorata dates back to the 1660s and is located in the center of the village.
Furthermore, in Fontanarossa, you can admire the plaque of Susanna Fontanarossa, mother of the famous navigator Christopher Columbus. The plaque was found inside the village cemetery.
The surrounding territory
The surrounding territory of Fontanarossa is of great scenic beauty. A short distance from the village is Mount Cavalla, where you can admire the Church of San Nicolao. The mountain is the ideal starting point for hiking or cycling on the numerous trails that wind through beech and chestnut forests.
Not far from Fontanarossa, you can also visit the Regional Park of Antola, which offers a unique natural environment with enchanting landscapes, fauna, and vegetation. The park is the ideal place for nature lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts.
Conclusions
Fontanarossa is a small mountain village, very picturesque and rich in history. The village offers the opportunity to relax in the open air, surrounded by nature and breathtaking views. If you are looking for a destination for your vacation in a peaceful environment away from the chaos of the city, Fontanarossa is the right place for you.
