Monticelli
Monticelli: A Geographical Fraction of the Po Delta
Welcome to Monticelli, a geographical fraction located in the province of Ferrara, in the heart of the Po Delta. Our territory, flat and plain, is mostly below sea level, but it is still possible to see the dune ridges that delimited the coastline around the year one thousand.
The toponym of Monticelli comes from the configuration of the territory, which once had some "monticelle" (small hills) still visible in their original configuration. Today, these formations have been modified and leveled for agricultural and residential use.
Among the most interesting natural elements of our country, the secular Morus alba tree stands out, dominating the countryside with its elegant tall trunk and being part of the protected tree registry of the Emilia-Romagna region.
Located north of the former branch of the Po di Volano and south of the branch called Po di Goro, we represent both the municipal boundary and the division between Veneto and Emilia-Romagna.
Events in Monticelli
In Monticelli, we like to celebrate the traditions and events that make our territory a unique and lively place. One of our most important events is the Sagra della Cagatrepula, which takes place from June 28 to July 14 and offers visitors a wide selection of fish and meat-based delicacies.
On Christmas Eve, a group of volunteers dressed as Santa Claus brings gifts and candy to the children of the village, while on Epiphany Day, a group of masked volunteers, known as La Vecia, goes around the fractions of Monticelli and Massenzatica, bringing sweets and joy to the elderly and children.
Bibliography
To learn about the history and culture of our country, we recommend reading the following books:
Tùti i paìsi i gh'a al ssò dialèt: al dialèt mundsiànt. (All countries have their dialect: the Monticellese dialect) by Luisa Furlani, Gianfranco Cori, and Giovanni P. Raminelli.
Mesola, Massenzatica, Monticelli – Pagine di storia del Mesolano (Mesola, Massenzatica, Monticelli - Pages of Mesolano history) by Gianfranco Cori and Giovanni Raminelli.
‘Na bòna spigá int al dialèt munsiànt. (A good ear in the Mundsiànt dialect: dialect and popular culture of a community in Basso Ferrarese: Monticelli) by Gianfranco Cori.
MASSENZATICA dal Comune al CUM (MASSENZATICA from the municipality to the CUM) by Gianfranco Cori.
Related Articles
If you want to know more about our territory, we recommend taking a look at the following related articles: Mesola, Bosco Mesola, Codigoro, and Province of Ferrara.
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Thank you for discovering Monticelli with us, a unique and fascinating geographical fraction inside the Po Delta.
