Paspardo
Let's discover Paspardo, the municipality in Val Camonica!
If you're looking for a quiet village immersed in nature, then you can't miss Paspardo, a municipality in Northern Italy that is part of the province of Brescia, in Lombardy! With its 572 inhabitants, Paspardo is located in the beautiful Val Camonica and offers a series of places of interest to visit.
The physical geography of Paspardo
The town is situated at about 1000 meters above sea level and is located on a plateau that dominates the Valle Camonica. This enchanting location allows you to admire a breathtaking panorama, surrounded by the lush nature that characterizes this area of Italy.
The history of the municipality of Paspardo
The history of Paspardo is very ancient and dates back to the Middle Ages. In 1299, the consuls of the vicinia of Paspardo swore allegiance to Bishop Berardo Maggi of Brescia, paying the tithe due. In 1336, Bishop Jacopo de Atti of Brescia invested the Municipality of Paspardo with the rights of the tithe in the territories of the municipality.
The fiefs of Paspardo
Over the centuries, various families have obtained the fiefdom of Paspardo from the Bishop of Brescia. Among these, the vicinia of Paspardo, which had the right to govern the area in 1336.
Symbols of Paspardo
The coat of arms and banner of Paspardo were granted by decree of the President of the Republic in 1982. The banner is a split red and yellow pennant.
Monuments and places of interest in Paspardo
The churches of Paspardo are a real treasure to discover! Among the most important are the Church of San Gaudenzio and the Sanctuary of Deria, a church that stands in the middle of a vast chestnut grove. Symbolosmpassionato, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Society: demographic evolution and traditions of Paspardo
The demographic evolution of Paspardo has seen a constant increase in population over the years. Today, the scütüm, nicknames used by the camuni, refer to the inhabitants of Paspardo as "Pahpardèi" or "Sguísser".
Among the most important traditions of Paspardo, we find the free distribution of salt by the Vicinia to each head of household on January 1st, during the celebration of New Year's Day. During the Rogations of San Marco, there is the custom of making a procession to the Capitello dei Due Pini, an ancient prehistoric altar. Finally, on June 23, the eve of St. John the Baptist, there is a nocturnal procession to the Capitello dei Due Pini.
Administration and Union of Municipalities
Paspardo is part of the Union of Municipalities of Ceto, Cimbergo, and Paspardo, created on January 1st, 1998. The union of municipalities is based in Ceto and covers an area of about 69.01 km².
Gallery of images
Finally, we leave you with a gallery of images featuring some photos of this beautiful municipality in Lombardy. We can't wait to visit this enchanting village immersed in nature!
