Pian Camuno
Welcome to Pian Camuno: the mountain municipality of the lower Val Camonica
Hi everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Pian Camuno, a small mountain municipality in the lower Val Camonica, in Lombardy. Pian Camuno has a population of about 4,767 and covers an area of 11.1 square kilometers.
Physical geography
Territory
Pian Camuno is located at 244 meters above sea level and is surrounded by mountains. The municipality is located a few kilometers from Lake Iseo and Darfo Boario Terme. Among its borders are also the hamlets of Solato, Montecampione (Artogne), Vissone, and Beata. The terrain is predominantly mountainous and to the west it is washed by the Oglio River, which separates the Brescia bank from the Bergamo one.
Origin of the name
The name Pian Camuno comes from the Latin ''planus'', meaning plain area, combined with Camuno, the name of the valley where the municipality is located. Before taking on its current name, Pian Camuno was simply called Piano.
History
Pian Camuno is an ancient municipality, whose origins date back to the Roman era. The ancient village of Piano is associated with the "corte Predellas" confirmed by Emperor Lotario I to the Monastery of Santa Giulia di Brescia in 837. Over the centuries, the community of Piano has been governed by several noble families, including the Brusati and the Federici. In the seventeenth century, however, Giovanni Da Lezze confirms that there were no more noble families in the village.
During the Napoleonic domination, Pian Camuno underwent many evictions and fires. In 1809, forty deserters from the Napoleonic army hid in a farmhouse in the municipality, but they were discovered and most of them were imprisoned or killed.
In 1863, Piano changed its name to Pian Camuno. Between 1927 and 1957, the municipality of Pian Camuno was merged together with Artogne into a single municipality.
What to see in Pian Camuno
Pian Camuno is a mountain municipality rich in history and natural beauty. Among the main tourist attractions of Pian Camuno are the archaeological sites of the Valle Camonica, including the rock carvings, which have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
For nature lovers, instead, the Adamello National Park offers the opportunity to go hiking or mountain biking in the mountains of the area, while Lake Iseo is the ideal place to practice water sports such as sailing or windsurfing.
Festivals and traditions
In Pian Camuno, many festivals and traditional events take place throughout the year. Among these, the most famous is the Fiera di San Giuseppe, held every year on March 19th. During the fair, games, musical performances, exhibitions, and typical products of the area are sold.
Another very popular festival in Pian Camuno is the Sagra della Patata, held in August. During the festival, potato-based dishes, cooked in many different recipes, can be tasted, and games and musical performances take place.
Conclusion
Here is Pian Camuno for you, a mountain municipality rich in history and natural beauty. If you decide to visit it, do not miss the opportunity to admire the rock carvings of the Valle Camonica, go hiking in the mountains or practice water sports on Lake Iseo. And if you are lucky, you could participate in one of the many festivals and traditional events organized throughout the year. We are waiting for you in Pian Camuno!
