Livo
Welcome to Livo
Hello everyone, welcome to Livo! Located in the autonomous province of Trento, our municipality has a population of approximately 783 inhabitants and is divided into four villages: Preghena, Varollo, Scanna and Livo, which is the seat of the municipal administration. Our territory is situated on the Mezalón plateau, between the Pescara and Barnes streams, in the northern part of the Val di Non. Today we will talk about the history of Livo and its points of interest.
The history of Livo
Livo has an ancient and fascinating history. The area where the municipality is situated was inhabited already in prehistoric times, as demonstrated by the two hill forts found in Livo and one in Varollo. In the 12th century, the Livo family became one of the most important in the Episcopal Principality of Trento, and a branch of the family became a vassal towards the end of the century. With few noteworthy events, Livo was marginally involved in the German Peasants' War. In the 19th century, the municipality was hit by a fire that caused considerable damage. In 1817, together with various other locations, it was included in a municipality headed by Preghena. In 1928, the municipality of Livo joined Bresimo, Cis and Preghena, but the first two became independent again in 1948. This led to the current municipal structure.
Monuments and places of interest in Livo
Due to its geographical location and history, Livo offers several monuments and places of interest. In the village of Varollo, we find the Church of the Nativity of Mary, which stands out for its Gothic architecture. In Preghena, we find the Church of St. Anthony, dating back to the 18th century, and the Church of the Immaculate, dating back to the 15th century and renovated in the 19th century. Finally, in the central part of the territory, we find the Church of San Martino. This church was first documented in 1209 and was enlarged in the 17th century.
Among the civil buildings, we mention the Aliprandini Laifenthurn Palace, dating back to the Middle Ages, and the de Stanchina Palace, also known as the Upper San Martino Castle. The latter is located in an elevated position compared to the religious building of which it bears the name. For military history enthusiasts, there is the Zoccolo Castle, which stands on a hill west of the village of Livo. Mentioned for the first time in 1233, it is an important testimony to the history of Livo.
Conclusions
Thank you for following us on this brief journey to discover the municipality of Livo, a place with an ancient and fascinating history and a rich cultural offer. Between monuments, religious and civil buildings, and the opportunity to explore the surrounding plateaus, Livo offers a unique experience. Come and visit us and let yourself be conquered by the beauty of our territory.
