Plodio
Plodio: a small municipality among hamlets and hills
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Plodio, a small but very charming municipality in the province of Savona in Liguria. With its 626 inhabitants, Plodio is located in the Bormida valley, between the municipalities of Millesimo and Carcare. The territory is made up of scattered hamlets in the center of the hilly ridge overlooking the two branches of the Bormida of Millesimo and the Bormida of Pallare.
The history of Plodio
The territory of Plodio dates back to prehistoric times, as demonstrated by recent findings of protohistoric rock carvings between Plodio and Biestro. In the 12th and 13th centuries it belonged to the Del Carretto marquises, while around 1639 it was temporarily occupied by the Duchy of Savoy, until it became an autonomous municipality. Later it was annexed to the Kingdom of Sardinia in 1735 and involved in the military operations of Napoleon Bonaparte's French army in 1796. During the French domination, Plodio fell within the Department of Letimbro and subsequently in the VIII Canton of Western Bormida in the Jurisdiction of Colombo. In 1815 it was incorporated into the Kingdom of Sardinia, as established by the Congress of Vienna in 1814, and later into the Kingdom of Italy in 1861.
The coat of arms and flag of Plodio
The coat of arms and flag of Plodio were approved by the President of the Republic's decree on July 10, 2000 and registered in the registers of the Heraldic Office on July 25 of the same year.
Monuments and places of interest in Plodio
Despite its small size, Plodio boasts several religious architectures of great interest. The Church of Sant'Andrea, located in the oldest hamlet of Plodio, is a baroque work of the 18th century that replaces a previous building from the 16th century. The Oratory of the Confraternity of Guardian Angels, on the other hand, suffered various damages during the clashes of 1796 and today has been converted into a theater. The Chapel of Sant'Anna and Santa Lucia, dating back to the 16th century, was renovated in 1642 and in the two following centuries and features a small portico and a sail bell tower.
Conclusions
Plodio is a small municipality that offers a lot to those interested in the history and culture of Liguria. The territory, the religious architectures and the cultural events that take place there every year are certainly worth a visit. Walking among the scattered hamlets and enjoying the hilly panorama make the experience even more suggestive. If you decide to visit Plodio, you won't regret it!
