Pontecchio Polesine
Welcome to Pontecchio Polesine!
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about a wonderful municipality located in the province of Rovigo, in Veneto: Pontecchio Polesine. With its 2189 inhabitants, Pontecchio is a hidden gem that deserves to be discovered.
Let's discover the physical geography of Pontecchio Polesine
As we mentioned, Pontecchio Polesine is located south of Rovigo, in a strategic position near the famous Po di Adria river. The area has great archaeological importance, with artifacts dating back to the Bronze Age, which was the period between 1650 and 1450 BCE.
The history of Pontecchio Polesine
Pre-Protohistoric/Ancient Times
In the Zanforlina area, an ancient settlement has been discovered as a result of archaeological excavations, indicating contacts with Emilia-Romagna and central Italy.
Medieval Times
The history of Pontecchio becomes clearer starting from the Middle Ages, when the municipality was still part of the ancient parish of S. Cassiano. In 1054, the bishop of Adria, Benedetto, elevated Pontecchio to an archpriest's church and collegiate church, making it one of the most important parishes in the area.
Modern Times
During modern times, many important religious architectures were built, including the Church of Saint Andrew the Apostle (Pontecchio Polesine), dating back to the 17th century.
The Coat of Arms of Pontecchio Polesine
Pontecchio Polesine has an ancient coat of arms, which was reported in the Corographic Dictionary of Italy in 1875.
The Architectures of Pontecchio Polesine
Religious Buildings
If you are enthusiasts of religious architectures, in Pontecchio Polesine, you can find numerous churches and oratories to visit, such as the Oratory of Saint Rocco, the Church of Saint Andrew the Apostle, the Oratory of Saint Anne and Saint Gregorio Barbarigo, the Oratory of Saint Peter Martyr, and the Oratory of Saint John the Baptist.
Civil Buildings
But not only religious buildings: Pontecchio Polesine also offers numerous civil architectures to be discovered. Among the most beautiful, I would like to point out Villa Salvioni now Fracasso, Villa Cappello now Rama, Villa Cappello-Andreotti, and Villa Grimani now Borile.
In Conclusion
I hope this article has allowed you to discover a little more about Pontecchio Polesine. Once you have visited this wonderful municipality, you will not be able to help falling in love with its beauty and history. What are you waiting for? Come and discover Pontecchio Polesine!
