Palazzo Pignano
Palazzo Pignano: history and curiosities of a town in Cremona
Palazzo Pignano is an Italian town in the province of Cremona, in Lombardy, with a population of about 3771 inhabitants. Although it is a small village, it has a very ancient history, dating back to the Roman era, as shown by the numerous archaeological evidence found in the area.
History
Origins
Palazzo is a settlement with very ancient origins, dating back at least to the 5th century AD. According to some archaeological excavations, it could have even been inhabited during the period of the Roman city of Parasso, in the 4th century, from which its name may derive.
Middle Ages
The history of the town is marked by two destructions, the first around 951 and the second around the mid-11th century. After these catastrophes, the city was rebuilt in 1155. In the 12th century, it came under the control of the Municipality of Crema, which granted it in fiefdom to the local Lords in the following centuries. Around the mid-15th century, it came under the domination of Venice, until 1797.
Modern and contemporary age
In the Napoleonic era, from 1809 to 1816, Palazzo was a fraction of Scannabue, and then regained autonomy with the establishment of the Lombard-Veneto Kingdom. In 1862, the municipality changed its name to "Palazzo Pugnano", which was then changed to "Palazzo Pignano" the following year. In 1929, the two suppressed municipalities of Cascine Gandini and Scannabue were merged into the municipality of Palazzo Pignano.
Monuments and places of interest
Religious architectures
The Parish of Palazzo Pignano is a place of worship of great importance and of proto-Romanesque origin, dating back to the 4th century. It is located under the main church of the town.
Natural areas
The Tormo Park, which extends over an area of 360 hectares in the municipal territory, is a very popular naturalistic area among visitors and locals alike.
Society
Palazzo Pignano has a population of about 3771 inhabitants, of which 318 are foreigners. The most represented national communities are Romanians, Egyptians, and Moroccans.
Demographic evolution
The population of Palazzo Pignano has remained stable over the years, with a slight decrease in the last decades.
Anthropogenic geography
The municipal territory of Palazzo Pignano includes the capital and the hamlets of Cascine Capri, Cascine Gandini, and Scannabue.
Infrastructures and transport
Palazzo Pignano is crossed by several provincial roads, including SS 415 Paullese, CR SP 35 Pandino-Casaletto Vaprio, CR SP 71 Scannabue-Vailate, and CR SP 90 "di Cassano".
Administration
The list of mayors of Palazzo Pignano from 1985 to the present day testifies to the commitment of the local community in preserving the historical-artistic and natural heritage of the territory.
Notes
The historical, artistic, and cultural heritage of Palazzo Pignano is of great importance, thanks to the numerous archaeological evidence, churches, and naturalistic areas.
Related voices
There are many tourist attractions in the area, including the Vacchelli Canal, the Vacchelli Canal Cycle Path, Moso (Crema), the Tormo River, the Roggia Comuna, and the Roggia Acqua Rossa.
External links
Visitors can find further information on the website of the municipality of Palazzo Pignano and on social networks.
