Savoniero
Savoniero: a village of Palagano with a long history and many curiosities
Introduction
Hello everyone, today we talk about Savoniero, a small village of the municipality of Palagano, in the province of Modena. Known mainly for its ancient history and the curiosities that characterize it, Savoniero is a place worth visiting to discover the secrets of its culture and nature.
History
The history of Savoniero dates back to the 11th century, when it was a court attributed by Canossa to the possessions of the Abbey of Frassinoro. During the following centuries, the small village passed under the dominion of the Montecuccoli family and was one of the territories of conflict between partisans and fascists during World War II. Today, Savoniero still retains traces of its past in the families that have lived there for generations and in the cultural traditions that are still celebrated.
Physical geography
Savoniero is situated on a long slope that extends to the Dragone stream. This territory has been repeatedly destroyed by landslides, the last of which dates back to 1652. Despite the difficulties of its geography, Savoniero continues to be a fascinating place for its wild nature and panoramic view.
Curiosities
Among the curiosities of Savoniero is the bridge over Dragone, which divides Savoniero from Vitriola and the municipal territory of Palagano from that of Montefiorino. This bridge is built with two different techniques: three large stone arches on the left side of the stream and three reinforced concrete spans on the right side. This difference is due to the fact that the bridge was destroyed by partisans in 1944 and only the destroyed section was rebuilt.
Notes
The history and culture of Savoniero are present in many historical documents and books. Among these, we can mention "Montefiorino and the lands of the Abbey of Frassinoro" by Guido Bucciardi and "The Modena Apennines" by V. Santi and D. Panatanelli.
Bibliography
- Bucciardi, G. (1928). Montefiorino and the lands of the Abbey of Frassinoro. Modena.
- Santi, V., & Panatanelli, D. (1895). The Modena Apennines. Modena: Licinio Cappelli Editore.
- Marra, D. (2019). History of the villages of Palagano. Palagano: Municipal Archives.
