Sinigo
The Story of Sinigo
Sinigo, or Sinich in the German language, is an area of Merano, an Italian city in the autonomous province of Bolzano, located in Trentino-Alto Adige. Sinigo has a long history, dating back to the late 1920s. It was established after the reclamation of the marshy valley floor of the area, carried out by the National Fighters' Association, starting in 1927. Montecatini, a chemical products company, opened a factory in the area in 1926.
The construction of the factory led to the formation of a community of workers, mainly from Southern Italy, who were housed in homes built by Montecatini in the neighboring settlement of Borgo Vittoria. Subsequently, the community expanded and developed into what is now Sinigo.
From 1997 to Today: The New Zone 2 of Merano
Since 1997, Sinigo has no longer been a fraction of the city of Merano but has been incorporated into zone 2 of Merano. This has meant a transformation in terms of administration and urban policy. However, Sinigo has maintained its cultural identity and its historical and architectural heritage.
Bibliography and Other Information
The history of Sinigo has been the subject of study by various authors. Andrea Rossi wrote "Borgo Vittoria: die Entstehung eines italienischen Dorfes bei Meran" in 2014, while Paolo Valente wrote "Sinigo. Con i piedi nell'acqua. Storia di un insediamento italiano nell'Alto Adige degli anni Venti" in 2010. These books offer a detailed view of the history of Sinigo and the surrounding area, allowing readers to better understand its importance.
In conclusion, Sinigo is an important area of Merano, presenting a long and interesting history. After the construction of the Montecatini factory, Sinigo developed into a thriving community, and several generations of people have contributed to making it what it is today. If you are ever passing through Merano, I recommend visiting Sinigo and discovering all it has to offer.
