Cese
The Meaning of 'Cese'
Hello everyone! Have you ever heard the term 'cese'? Yes, that's right, the one often found in the names of fractions or villages on the map. But do you know what it means? Well, let me explain: the term 'cese' refers to areas of land that were once completely covered by forests and woods, but were then freed from the shade of the trees and recolonized due to repeated tree cutting.
Geographical Areas
Here are some names of fractions or geographical locations that contain the term 'cese':
Let's take a tour of Italy:
- Cese di Avezzano, a fraction of the province of L'Aquila in Abruzzo
- Cese di Montefortino, a fraction of the province of Fermo in Marche
- Cese di Preturo, a sub-fraction of the city of Preturo (always in the province of L'Aquila)
- Cese San Manno, a fraction of the province of Benevento in Campania
- Cese di Casalanguida, a fraction of the province of Chieti in Molise
- Cese di Liberi, a fraction of the province of Caserta in Campania
- Cese di Spoleto, a fraction of the province of Perugia in Umbria
- Cese a Francavilla al Mare, a locality in the province of Chieti
- San Carlo di Cese nella Val Varenna, a fraction of Genoa belonging to the former district of Pegli
- Colle le Cese, a mountainous relief of the central Apennines.
Other Places with the Term 'Cese'
In addition to fractions, the term 'cese' is also found in other place names:
- Cesalunga, a locality in the municipality of Cittaducale in the province of Rieti
- Cesalunga, a locality in the municipality of Marcellina in the metropolitan city of Rome Capital
- Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Cese, near the Certosa di Trisulti in Collepardo in the province of Frosinone.
Hey, when you visit these places, remember that their name has a meaning that refers to the history of the area and its past wooded area. Are you curious to see the green and lush scenery that these areas talk about? Then the choice is yours!
Conclusion
There you have it, now you know what the term 'cese' means and where it can be found in Italy. There is nothing better than increasing our knowledge of the treasures of our beautiful country! So the next time you see the word 'cese' on a map, you will think of the land that was under the thick canopy of the forest. And who knows, maybe you could even find yourself visiting this land one day! Thanks for reading and happy exploring!
