Invorio
Invorio: a friend to discover
Hello friends, today I will talk about Invorio, an Italian municipality located in Piedmont. Located on the border of the lower Vergante, Invorio is also known as the "Gateway to Vergante". With a population of about 4310 people, the municipality was born in 1928 from the merger of Invorio Superiore and Inferiore.
Physical geography
The territory of Invorio is predominantly hilly, covered by forests in 65% of the surface. The fractions of Invorio are six: Barquedo, Invorio Superiore, Mescia, Mornerona, Orio, and Talonno.
Origins of the name
The toponym Invorio seems to derive from the Gallo-Roman gentilician "Eburius", which means the place of Eburio.
History
Origins
Archaeological reconstructions suggest that Invorio was already inhabited in Roman times, around 200 AD.
The Middle Ages
Starting from the 10th century, Invorio was part of the Court of Massino Visconti, and was divided into Invorio Superiore and Inferiore. The territory was contested among several noble families: the counts of Pombia, the Da Castello, the Casanova and the Visconti. It was precisely here that Ottone Visconti, Archbishop of Milan, and Matteo I Visconti, the first lord of Milan of the Visconti dynasty, were born.
Between Spaniards and Austrians
From 1559 to 1713, Invorio experienced Spanish domination, followed by Austrian domination. It was only after many clashes that Carlo Emanuele III of Savoy managed to obtain control of the upper Novara area.
Recent times
In 1928, Invorio Superiore and Inferiore merged to form what is now the municipality of Invorio.
Monuments and places of interest
Religious architectures
Invorio is rich in sacred works of art, such as the Church of Saints Peter and Paul and the Church of Saint James the Apostle.
Civil and military architecture
In the center of the municipality stands the Viscontea Tower, an ancient symbol of lordly power. The building dates back to the 12th-13th century and is 16.5 meters high. According to legend, this tower was the prison of Margherita Pusterla, and people still believe they can hear her screams at night.
Culture
The Civic Library of Invorio, founded in 1980, is a place accessible to all, where one can find books and publications on various topics.
Society
The municipality of Invorio currently has 4310 inhabitants. Its history and geographical position offer many opportunities both in terms of culture and tourism.
Events and celebrations
In Invorio, there are many events that one can participate in, including San Defendente which is held every second Sunday of January in the Mescia fraction, the traditional countryside festival called "Fiora" which is celebrated on the first of May, and the sports tournaments organized by C on May 23.
Invorio is a municipality rich in history and culture, it is worth visiting and discovering its hidden corners. You won't regret it!
