Nibionno
Welcome to Nibionno
Hello everyone! Today we'll talk about a beautiful municipality in the province of Lecco: Nibionno. With its 3668 inhabitants, Nibionno is located on the border with the provinces of Como, Monza and the Brianza. The municipality consists of the villages of Nibionno capoluogo, Tabiago and Cibrone, and the locations of Gaggio, Mongodio, California, Molino Nuovo, Merla, Ceresa, and Mazzacavallo. But are you ready to discover the history and curiosities of this enchanting place?
History
The territory of Nibionno has been inhabited for millions of years. During archaeological excavations, some prehistoric pile-dwelling settlements dating back thousands of years were found in Gaggio. Even the Roman people passed through these areas: near the Lambro river was the Taverna di Tagiago, now destroyed, and the Masso avello, an ancient necropolis located near the village of Mongodio.
Nibionno was first mentioned in 848 as "Nebioni"; at that time, it was part of the Pieve d'Incino, a rural administrative district. In the thirteenth century, the churches of San Protaso in Nibionno and San Fedele in Tabiago were built, replaced in the sixteenth century by the church of San Simone and San Giuda. It was during the same period that the Tabiago castle was built, whose semaphoric tower is the only testimony that remains.
In 1440 the Squadra di Nibionno was born, which lasted until the eighteenth century. Initially entrusted to Luigi Dal Verme, in 1537 it passed to the Sfrondati and reached the municipalities of the Squadra dei Mauri on the shores of Lake Pusiano. The Sfondrati administered the Squadra until 1788. In 1660, Cibrone had to undergo the invasion of a group of barbarians from Abruzzo, with whom he eventually founded the locality of Cibruzzo.
Symbols
Let's now move on to the symbols of the municipality. The coat of arms and the banner of Nibionno were granted by decree of the President of the Republic on January 2, 1993. The banner is a split flag of blue and red.
Physical geography
Nibionno is located 17 km from Lecco, 18 km from Como, and 33 km from Milan. In this area, there are numerous natural beauties to admire, such as the landscapes around the Lambro river.
Curiosities
There's a lot to discover about Nibionno! The Squadra di Nibionno, made up of several villages in the area, was a sort of autonomous municipality that lasted for several hundred years. Furthermore, the municipality has a legend about its name: "Nibionno" would derive from the presence in the area of a gnome named "Nibio", who would have created a workshop for metalworking.
Conclusions
Nibionno is an enchanting place where history and natural beauties come together to offer a unique experience. With its ancient churches, the Tabiago castle, and the Squadra di Nibionno, this municipality on the banks of the Lambro river has a lot to offer to those who want to discover Lombardy. Don't forget to savor the local cuisine, rich in flavors and traditions!
