Ponte San Nicolò
Welcome to Ponte San Nicolò!
Hello everyone! Today I will tell you about Ponte San Nicolò, an Italian municipality located in the province of Padua, situated on the south-eastern border of the city of Padua. The town has a population of approximately 13,354 residents and is developed around the State Road 516 Piovese, in addition to being crossed by the canal Roncajette, a stretch of the Bacchiglione River. Are you ready to discover the history, monuments and places of interest in this wonderful town?
History
Ponte San Nicolò has a long history dating back to the year one thousand. It is likely that the town was already inhabited during the Roman period. In 918, the village of Roncajette, called Roncaliutari, was mentioned where blackberry bushes were extracted with a sickle. In the area along the right bank of the Retrone River (ancient name of the Roncajette River) there was a vast forest called "Ponteglese". In 1130, the first chapel dedicated to San Nicolò was built and, in 1228, the bridge that connected the town was rebuilt in stone. Over the centuries, Ponte San Nicolò has been the center of various battles and floods, including the ones in 1966 and 2010.
Monuments and places of interest
Religious architecture
Ponte San Nicolò is rich in interesting churches and sacred places. The Church of San Nicola di Bari was built in 1898 in Lombard Gothic style, while the bell tower was built between 1946 and 1950. The ancient parish church of San Nicolò, dedicated to the Virgin and later to the Holy Crucifix, was built as a chapel in 1291 and was entrusted to the Capodivacca families and, from 1579, to the counts of Collalto. In the seventeenth century, the church was expanded with the construction of a transept and a new sacristy. In 1753, Cardinal Carlo Rezzonico, future Pope Clement XIII, visited the church and the town.
Events and festivals
The town of Ponte San Nicolò also offers numerous events and festivals throughout the year. In particular, the patron saint festival of San Nicolò takes place in October and includes a series of shows, concerts and traditional games. During the Christmas period, on the other hand, the town hosts a characteristic Christmas market with typical local products.
Sports and outdoor activities
Sports and outdoor enthusiasts can find numerous opportunities in Ponte San Nicolò. The town is crossed by several cycle paths and hiking trails, as well as offering soccer, tennis and basketball courts. Furthermore, the Roncajette canal allows the practice of different water activities such as kayaking and canoeing.
Food and typical products
Ponte San Nicolò boasts a very rich and varied culinary tradition, with numerous typical products such as rice, red Treviso radicchio, Lamon beans and Marostica cherries. Among the traditional dishes of the area, we find pasta with sardines, pasta and beans, rice and peas and tajada.
Conclusions
Ponte San Nicolò is a charming town rich in history, monuments, events and typical products to discover. Whether you are passionate about culture, sports or simply looking for a break from the frenzy of the city, this municipality will offer you a serene and pleasant experience!
