Ponso
Welcome to Ponso: a small agricultural town in Veneto
Hello everyone! Are you ready to discover a truly special village in the heart of Veneto? Today I will tell you about Ponso, a town of 2378 inhabitants in the province of Padua, immersed in nature and surrounded by vineyards and orchards.
Monuments and places of interest: between ancient churches and historic villas
For such a small town, Ponso also has a lot to offer visitors. One of its most important monuments is certainly the church of Santa Maria dei Pra', built around the year 1000 using materials recovered from Roman works. Inside the church you can admire frescoes depicting sacred scenes, although unfortunately they are a bit damaged by time.
Another place of interest is the church of Santa Maria Assunta, located in the center of the village. This church is much more recent than the previous one, but is still very beautiful and suggestive. Moreover, if you are passionate about architecture, you cannot miss Villa Fracanzani, a historic villa from the seventeenth century with well-preserved barns and rustic structures.
Society: let's discover the demographic evolution of Ponso
Despite being a small town, Ponso has an interesting history. For example, are you curious about how its population has changed over the years? Then here are some data for you:
- In 1861, the town of Ponso had just over 1200 inhabitants.
- In 1951, its population had dropped to about 1000 inhabitants.
- In 1981, however, there was a sharp increase in population, which exceeded 2200 inhabitants.
Interesting, isn’t it? And who knows what Ponso will be like in a few years!
Administration: who has governed the town over the years?
And now, some data on the administration of the town. Ponso has been governed by different people over the years, belonging to different parties. Here is a brief list of the mayors who have succeeded in leading the town:
- Lino Rezzan, Christian Democrat, was mayor from 1985 to 1990.
- Gino Gastaldo, also a Christian Democrat, governed the town from 1990 to 2004.
- From 2004 to 2019, the mayor of Ponso was Sandro Parolo, who belonged to a civic list.
- Currently, the mayor is Matteo Chiodin, also belonging to a civic list.
Notes: curious facts and useful information about the town of Ponso
Did you know that the toponym "Ponso" would derive from the Latin "pontis", which means "bridge"? In fact, the town is crossed by some watercourses, and the bridge was crucial for communications between one side and the other. Another curiosity is that some delicious wines are produced here, including Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon: if you are passionate about food and wine, you cannot miss it!
Other projects and external links: everything you need to know about Ponso
If you are interested in discovering more about Ponso, you can deepen your knowledge by consulting other projects and external links. One of the most useful is certainly the website of the town, where you can find all the useful information (from news about activities to methods for booking guided tours). In addition, there are many sites and blogs that talk about Ponso in depth, telling the history of the town, its monuments and its food and wine traditions. You just have to immerse yourself in the beautiful atmosphere of this small jewel of Veneto!
