Lograto
Lograto: The Beautiful Commune in Brescia
Hello everyone! Today I'll be talking about Lograto, an Italian commune in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, with a population of 3806 inhabitants.
Physical Geography
Lograto is located southwest of Brescia, along the Orzinuovi state road 235 and covers an area of 12.1 square kilometers. The altitude varies from 101 to 123 meters above sea level.
History
The commune of Lograto has a long and interesting history dating back to the 17th century when Giovanni da Lezze had 500 inhabitants in the surrounding area.
Symbols
The emblem of Lograto is a beautiful yellow and blue flag.
Monuments and Places of Interest
There are several interesting places to see in Lograto. For example, there is the Villa Morando, formerly Calini, whose construction is the result of the addition and embellishment of previous buildings belonging to the nobles Calini. The park in front of the villa is open to the public and contains six sandstone statues on each side, with a circular fountain placed in the center of the avenue.
There is also the Morando Castle, which was transformed between 1905-1908 with the addition of battlements and terracotta turrets. The central part of the castle is in the eighteenth-century style, and the internal ceilings are decorated.
Society
The Bresciano dialect is the predominant language spoken in the Lograto area, along with the Italian language.
Economy
Lograto has a strong agricultural economy, with productions of fruit, grapes, and wheat.
Infrastructure and Transportation
From 1928 to 1950, the commune of Lograto was served by the Brescia-Soncino tramway.
Administration
Below is the list of mayors elected directly by the citizens since 1995:
Sports
There is a basketball team called Team 75 Lograto, which plays in the First Division. The local football team is the Associazione Calcistica Oratorio Lograto. There is also an artistic gymnastics society, Estate '83, which competes in the A1 GAF Serie championship.
Conclusion
Lograto is a beautiful Brescian commune worth visiting. From villas to churches, castles to parks, it offers many attractions and superior food products. There is also a vibrant and growing sports scene involving football, basketball, and artistic gymnastics teams.
