Osio Sotto
Welcome to Osio Sotto!
If you want to discover a small town immersed in the Bergamo plain, Osio Sotto is the perfect place. With just over 12,000 inhabitants, the municipality is located just 10 kilometers southwest of Bergamo and is easily accessible by car or train.
Discover the physical geography of Osio Sotto
If you love nature, Osio Sotto is the place for you! The town is located on the east bank of the Brembo river and borders the municipalities of Osio Sopra, Levate and Verdellino to the east, Boltiere and Brembate to the south, and Filago to the west. Thanks to its location in the hinterland of Bergamo, it is immersed in a peaceful and relaxing environment.
Seismology: a safe town
Regarding seismology, Osio Sotto presents no risk. In fact, it is classified as zone 4 (low seismicity), making it a safe place suitable for families with children.
Mild climate all year round
The climate of Osio Sotto is typically temperate of the middle latitudes with rainfall distributed evenly throughout the year. Thanks to its proximity to Lake Iseo, winter temperatures are milder than the average of the Po Valley, avoiding the annoying phenomena of fog.
The history of Osio Sotto
If you are passionate about history, Osio Sotto is the ideal place for you. The town is closely linked to Osio Sopra and shared much of its historical events.
The antiquity of Osio Sotto
In the Roman period, an important road that connected the city of Milan to Bergamo was present on this territory. From the city of Bergamo, the stretch of road that reached Osio was known as "via Osio", testifying to the importance of the Osio village. During that time, Osio Sotto experienced significant urban development thanks to the patrician family of the gens Otia (or gens Oxia), from which the name of the town originated.
The Middle Ages of Osio Sotto
With the end of the Roman Empire, the territory of Osio Sotto began to be depopulated due to barbarian invasions that made the place unsafe and dangerous. It was only with the arrival of the Lombards that the situation calmed down and intensified further with the advent of the Franks, who promoted the formation of the Holy Roman Empire, giving rise to feudalism.
During this historical period, Osio Sotto began to be mentioned in written documents of the IX and X centuries as "Osio subteriore". Until that moment, the territory was managed by the diocese of Bergamo and only later did important families begin to take an interest in this place, so much so as to oblige the population to build a castle as a last refuge in case of attack.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Osio Sotto is a charming place where nature and history blend in perfect harmony. Thanks to its central location in the province of Bergamo, it is easily accessible and offers peace, tranquility and safety. We are sure you will appreciate our town, see you soon!
