Lomello
Lomello: a small town with a rich history
Lomello is a municipality located in Lombardy, in the province of Pavia. With just over 2000 inhabitants, it may seem like a quiet town without any history, but in reality it has a very ancient and rich history.
The ancient Laumellum
The origin of the name Lomello, in the Lomellino dialect Lumé, dates back to the ancient Laumellum, an important Roman center. There are different theories about the origin of the name, but according to some assumptions it would derive from the Ligurian tribes that lived there, the Levi, or from the Libìci, who settled in the Vercellese area. In Roman times, Laumellum was important for the road that crossed it: from Piacenza to Turin, passing through Pavia and the Cozie Alps. Laumellum was a mansio, a place of rest for travelers, located on the Agogna river.
Lomello in the Middle Ages
During the Middle Ages, Lomello became even more important, being located on the road that led from Pavia to France. In 590, the marriage between Queen Theodolinda and the Duke of Turin Agilulfo was celebrated there. In 847, Lomello became the seat of a county and its Palatine Counts rebelled against the authority of the counts of Pavia, forcing them to establish themselves in their hereditary domains. Lomello took the name of Lomellina and in 1140-1146 it was besieged by the powerful Commune of Pavia. Emperor Frederick Barbarossa confirmed Pavia's supremacy over the area, but the Palatine Counts retained lordship over some localities.
The Crivelli Marquises and the House of Savoy
In 1450, Lomello and Dorno were granted in fief to Antonio Crivelli of Milan. The Crivelli family maintained the fief until the abolition of feudalism in 1797. In 1707, Lomello and Lomellina were annexed to the domains of the House of Savoy. In the eighteenth century, the municipality of Lomello expanded with the annexation of the territory of Cascina Grua.
Lomello today
Today, Lomello is a small, quiet town, but its history rich in events makes it an interesting place to visit. The city preserves numerous historical buildings, including the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Crivelli palace, and the castle. The historical center with its cobbled streets and inner courtyards is very suggestive.
Conclusions
Lomello is a small town with a rich history located in central Lomellina, Lombardy. Its origin dates back to the ancient Laumellum, an important Roman center. In the Middle Ages, Lomello was important for its position on the road that led from Pavia to France. The city was the subject of struggles between the Palatine Counts and the counts of Pavia, which ended with its siege by the Commune of Pavia. In the fifteenth century, Lomello passed to the Crivelli Marquises, who maintained the fief until the abolition of feudalism. Today, Lomello is a quiet town but preserves numerous historical buildings that make it an interesting place to visit.
