Madone
Discover Madone in Lombardy, Italy
Welcome to Madone, an Italian municipality located in the province of Bergamo, in the beautiful region of Lombardy. This small town has a population of 3,994 inhabitants and is located in the Bergamasca Island, crossed by the Dordo river, about 14 kilometers west of Bergamo.
Climate
The climate in Madone is characterized by hot and dry summers and cold and humid winters. The average temperature in summer is about 30 degrees Celsius, while in winter the average temperature is about 2 degrees Celsius.
The History of Madone
Madone has a very ancient history, dating back to the period of the Roman Empire. An important communication route passed through this area, which had great military and commercial relevance. Artifacts such as coins, amphorae, and household items, as well as burials, demonstrate the historical importance of this place. In the 10th century, the name Madone appears for the first time in an official document.
During the feudal period of the Holy Roman Empire, Madone was ruled by the Bishop of Bergamo and was involved in the wars between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines. These wars led to the construction of many defensive fortifications, including a castle that unfortunately no longer exists. The Ghibelline families of Boselli and Maldura managed the power, but had to guard against the attacks of the Colleoni, a Guelph family from Trezzo sull'Adda. Unfortunately, in one of these raids on Madone, the village was looted and the castle destroyed.
The situation of tranquility only returned in 1428 when Madone became part of the Republic of Venice. Unfortunately, there weren't many significant events for the city after this historical period. Over time, Madone continued to follow the fate of the province, passing under the control of the Cisalpine Republic in 1797, the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom in 1815, and finally the newborn Kingdom of Italy in 1859, when it obtained administrative autonomy.
However, this autonomy was revoked in 1927 when Madone was merged with the neighboring town of Chignolo d'Isola and took the name of Centrisola. Only after the end of World War II, in 1948, did the city regain its autonomy and took the name of Madone.
Symbols
The symbol of Madone is the former brick kiln, from which both the name "Madone" and the coat of arms of the municipality derive, which recalls the shape of the bricks. The municipal coat of arms was granted by decree of the President of the Republic on June 20, 1963, although it has ancient origins and is depicted in the "Stemmario Camozzi" of 1888, preserved in the Civic Library of Bergamo.
Conclusion
Madone is a city with a long history, which testifies to the importance of the territory since Roman times. Despite war and the destruction of some areas of the city, Madone has managed to transform into a modern and welcoming city, ready to welcome visitors from all over the world. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this beautiful city and discover its fascinating history!
