Novaledo
Novaledo, a small town in Trentino
Hello friends, today I will talk to you about Novaledo, an Italian municipality located in the province of Trento. This small town has about 1,100 inhabitants and is characterized by its particular physical geography.
Physical geography
As written in the description, until 1818 the town had a lake, which then dried up. Some sources speak of the removal of an ancient wooden gate downstream of the settlement as the cause of this event. In any case, this has led to a territory characterized by hills and mountains, surrounded by uncontaminated nature just 30 km from Trento.
History
The history of Novaledo dates back to Roman times, in fact, numerous archaeological finds such as Roman Empire coins have been found. In addition, a clash took place in the village between the Grande Armata and the Tiroler Schützen in 1796.
Monuments and places of interest
Novaledo is a village rich in architectural, religious and military treasures.
Religious architectures
The Church of Sant'Agostino and the Church of the Ausiliatrice are the main churches in the village; ancient constructions with great historical and religious value.
Military architectures
Novaledo is distinguished by the presence of the ruins of the ancient Tor Quadra, identified with Clusa Xichi, the ancient drawbridge that once blocked the compulsory road to the village. Roman coins were found in the wooded area above Tor Quadra.
Society
The village underwent a strong emigration between 1879 and the first decades of the twentieth century, with a main destination towards South America. 30% of the population left the village during that period.
Administration
The administration of Novaledo is active and committed to preserving the history of the village and its natural territory.
Notes
Novaledo is a fascinating place full of history. Visiting it is like taking a dip in the past and immersing oneself in the beauty of the Trentino nature.
Other projects
For more information about the village, you can visit the official website of the municipality.
