Montano Lucino
Montano Lucino: a municipality in the province of Como
Montano Lucino is an Italian municipality located in the province of Como, in Lombardy. The town has about 5300 inhabitants and was founded on Roman territories. The toponym seems to derive from the words "montanus" ("mountainous") and "lucinus" ("sacred grove" or from the name Licinio).
The origins of the name of the municipality
According to some sources, the name Montano Lucino would derive from "montanus" ("mountainous") and "lucus" or "lucinus" ("sacred grove"). In the past, the Lucinese territory was indicated with the toponym "Caneda".
The history of the municipality
Montano Lucino has an ancient history rich in events. It is believed that the first Neolithic village in the Como area (3500 BC) can be located in the territory of Montano Lucino. In the communal age, Lucino favored Como against Milan, but its fortress, located where today the "Curt dei Vincenzitt" is, was razed to the ground by the Milanese in 1240.
The Como Statutes of 1335 report the "comunia locorum of Montano de Trevino" and the "comune loci de Lucino" among the municipalities that, within the Fino diocese, had the task of ensuring the maintenance of some roads. In 1751, the municipality of Montano already had jurisdiction over various hamlets, while the municipality of Lucino had jurisdiction over other places.
In the same period, Montano and Lucino had already redeemed themselves from feudalism but were still subject to the quindecennial payment related to redemption. Between 1756 and 1757, Montano finally included the territory of "Cassina de Casarigo", while for that of Lucino there was the incorporation into Como.
Conclusions
Montano Lucino is a town with ancient charm, boasting a history rich in events. Its name seems to derive from the fact that it is a mountainous and wooded place, sharing this characteristic with other municipalities in the area. Thanks to its natural beauty and the many activities that can be carried out in the area, Montano Lucino has become a highly beloved tourist destination for lovers of walks and trekking. Its history, furthermore, continues to fascinate scholars and history enthusiasts who can find many interesting insights to deepen their knowledge of ancient Lombardy.
